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HORROR VIDEO GAMES
ESSAYS ON THE FUSION OF FEAR AND PLAY |
By: |
Bernard Perron (Editor), Clive Barker (Foreword) |
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ISBN 10: |
0786441976 |
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9780786441976 |
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Publisher: |
MCFARLAND & CO INC |
Pub. date: |
25 August, 2009 |
Pages: |
308 |
Description: |
A theoretical analysis of the horror genre in video games. It includes 14 essays that explore the cultural underpinnings of horror's allure for gamers and the evolution of 'survival' themes. It individually examines the techniques and story effects of specific games such as Resident Evil, Call of Cthulhu, and Silent Hill. |
Synopsis: |
In this in-depth critical and theoretical analysis of the horror genre in video games, 14 essays explore the cultural underpinnings of horror's allure for gamers and the evolution of "survival" themes. The techniques and story effects of specific games such as Resident Evil, Call of Cthulhu, and Silent Hill are examined individually. |
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notes, bibliography, index |
Publication: |
US |
Imprint: |
McFarland & Co Inc |
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