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UNDERSTANDING VIDEO GAMES
THE ESSENTIAL INTRODUCTION |
| By: |
Simon Egenfeldt-Nielsen, Jonas Heide Smith, Susana Pajares Tosca |
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Paperback |
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£40.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1138849820 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781138849822 |
| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
7 December, 2015 |
| Edition: |
3rd Revised edition |
| Pages: |
286 |
| Synopsis: |
Understanding Video Games is a crucial guide for newcomers to video game studies and experienced game scholars alike. This revised and updated third edition of the pioneering text provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of game studies, and highlights changes in the gaming industry, advances in video game scholarship, and recent trends in game design and development-including mobile, casual, educational, and indie gaming. In the third edition of this textbook, students will: * Learn the major theories and schools of thought used to study games, including ludology and narratology; * Understand the commercial and organizational aspects of the game industry; * Trace the history of games, from the board games of ancient Egypt to the rise of mobile gaming; * Explore the aesthetics of game design, including rules, graphics, audio, and time; * Analyze the narrative strategies and genre approaches used in video games; * Consider the debate surrounding the effects of violent video games and the impact of "serious games."Featuring discussion questions, recommended games, a glossary of key terms, and an interactive online video game history timeline, Understanding Video Games provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in examining the ways video games are reshaping entertainment and society. |
| Illustrations: |
6 black & white tables, 60 black & white halftones, 12 black & white line |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Routledge |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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