A sort of love-letter travelogue [and a] thought-provoking introduction to the fastest-growing religion on the planet
Parkin is a powerful writer ... the prose gleams with enthusiasm and wonder and as far as any book can transport us into these digital worlds, Parkin does so marvellously
The finest book on video games yet. Simon Parkin thinks like a critic, conjures like a novelist, and writes like an artist at the height of his powers - which, in fact, he is.
A fantastic insight into video game obsession
[A] precise and fluent study ... an expansive, detailed and memorable tour of digital frontiers
An entertaining, intelligent read
Parkin has a literary eye for scenic and investigative detail ... thoughtful, serious criticism on gaming and play
Entertaining ... enjoyable and informative
The book is rich in personalities ... Parkin is an excellent writer, sensitive and empathetic, at his best when simply talking with people ... for Parkin, games are a safe place to retreat to from a more complicated, dangerous and unpredictable world
An in-depth look at the role of video games in society ... [Parkin] invites readers to examine human nature and the multitude of ways video games fit into our world
The best book about video games I've read since I wrote one
A thoughtful and intelligent exploration ... Parkin holds a mirror up to society, allowing even those with no personal gaming experience to gain insight into this global obsession
One of the best writers around on games and games culture ... Parkin's quest for the big picture quickly takes him on to the many ways in which video games are a part of life
The best book about video games ... brainy enough to appeal to even the deepest gamer, and yet accessible enough for the reader who hasn't picked up a controller in years
Entertaining ... [Parkin is] one of the leading voices in video games journalism ... fascinating reading.
Simon Parkin's surgical story-telling reveals the humanity, beauty and truth beneath the surface of our digital adventuring
Engaging, multifaceted, exhaustive, and touching ... exceptional ... Parkin excels at combining in-depth, unflinching journalism with smart prose ... a must read
Terrific ... [Parkin is] one of the best journalists and critics who writes about games ... a meditation on video games and their peculiar power over us
Groundbreaking ... his reportage leads to brilliant, fresh insights ... accomplishing that rare feat of teaching while entertaining, this work ignites a series of debates crucial to the future of video games
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 13.8.2015 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Reisen ► Reiseberichte |
| Informatik ► Weitere Themen ► Computerspiele | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik | |
| Schlagworte | Casual gaming • Computer Games • Cultural Criticism • Culture • do video games make people violent • Gaming • Grand Theft Auto • Half Life 3 • Hardcore gamers • Minecraft • MMORPG • No Man's Sky • video game criticism • video game culture • video games • Video game violence • Virtual Reality |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78283-143-6 / 1782831436 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78283-143-3 / 9781782831433 |
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