Understanding Video Games
Routledge (Verlag)
978-1-138-84981-5 (ISBN)
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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.
Simon Egenfeldt-Nielsen is CEO of the award-winning company Serious Games Interactive and has worked as an assistant professor at the Center for Computer Games Research at the IT University of Copenhagen. Jonas Heide Smith is head of digital communication at SMK. He has previously taught computer-mediated communication at the University of Copenhagen, the Copenhagen Business School, the IT University of Copenhagen, and Roskilde University. Susana Pajares Tosca is an associate professor at the IT University of Copenhagen and is a founding editor of the journal Game Studies.
1. Studying Video Games 2. The Game Industry 3. What is a Game? 4. History 5. Video Game Aesthetics 6. Video Games in Culture 7. Narrative 8. Serious Games—When Entertainment Is Not Enough 9. Video Games and Risks
| Zusatzinfo | 12 Line drawings, black and white; 60 Halftones, black and white; 6 Tables, black and white |
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| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 254 mm |
| Gewicht | 862 g |
| Themenwelt | Informatik ► Weitere Themen ► Computerspiele |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Kommunikation / Medien | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-138-84981-2 / 1138849812 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-138-84981-5 / 9781138849815 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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