Understanding video games : the essential introduction /

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From Pong to PlayStation 3 and beyond, Understanding Video Games is the first general introduction to the exciting new field of video game studies. This textbook traces the history of video games, introduces the major theories used to analyze games such as ludology and narratology, reviews the econo...

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Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Egenfeldt-Nielsen, Simon
Weitere Verfasser:
Tosca, Susana Pajares, Smith, Jonas Heide
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
New York : Routledge, 2024.
Ausgabe:
Fifth edition.
Zusammenfassung:
From Pong to PlayStation 3 and beyond, Understanding Video Games is the first general introduction to the exciting new field of video game studies. This textbook traces the history of video games, introduces the major theories used to analyze games such as ludology and narratology, reviews the economics of the game industry, examines the aesthetics of game design, surveys the broad range of game genres, explores player culture, and addresses the major debates surrounding the medium, from educational benefits to the effects of violence.
Umfang:
1 online resource : illustrations
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-284) and index.
"Games cited": pages 253-256
ISBN:
1-003-27499-4
9781003274995
Schlagworte:
Video games.
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