The Video Games Textbook

2018-08-06 Computers

Author : Brian J. Wardyga
Release : 2018-08-06
Genre : Computers
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 344/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The Video Games Textbook written by Brian J. Wardyga. This book was released on 2018-08-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Video Games Textbook takes the history of video games to another level, with visually-stimulating, comprehensive, and chronological chapters that are relevant and easy to read for a variety of students. Every chapter is a journey into a different era or area of gaming, where readers emerge with a strong sense of how video games evolved, why they succeeded or failed, and the impact they had on the industry and human culture. Written to capture the attention and interest of both domestic and international college students, each chapter contains a list of objectives and key terms, illustrative timelines, arcade summaries, images and technical specifications of all major consoles. Key Features Explores the history of video games, including the social, political, and economic motivations Facilitates learning of material with illustrative timelines, arcade summaries and images Highlights the technical specifications of all major consoles Illustrates the breakthroughs and trends of the gaming market

The Video Games Textbook

2023-06-13 Computers

Author : Brian J. Wardyga
Release : 2023-06-13
Genre : Computers
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 222/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The Video Games Textbook written by Brian J. Wardyga. This book was released on 2023-06-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Video Games Textbook takes the history of video games to the next level. Coverage includes every major video game console, handheld system, and game-changing personal computer, as well as a look at the business, technology, and people behind the games. Chapters feature objectives and key terms, illustrative timelines, color images, and graphs in addition to the technical specifications and key titles for each platform. Every chapter is a journey into a different segment of gaming, where readers emerge with a clear picture of how video games evolved, why the platforms succeeded or failed, and the impact they had on the industry and culture. Written to capture the attention and interest of students from around the world, this newly revised Second Edition also serves as a go-to handbook for any video game enthusiast. This edition features new content in every chapter, including color timelines, sections on color theory and lighting, the NEC PC-98 series, MSX series, Amstrad CPC, Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Milton Bradley Microvision, Nintendo Game & Watch, gender issues, PEGI and CERO rating systems, and new Pro Files and quiz questions, plus expanded coverage on PC and mobile gaming, virtual reality, Valve Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Key Features Explores the history, business, and technology of video games, including social, political, and economic motivations Facilitates learning with clear objectives, key terms, illustrative timelines, color images, tables, and graphs Highlights the technical specifications and key titles of all major game consoles, handhelds, personal computers, and mobile platforms Reinforces material with market summaries and reviews of breakthroughs and trends, as well as end-of-chapter activities and quizzes

Video Games

2018-07-16 Language Arts & Disciplines

Author : Nicholas David Bowman
Release : 2018-07-16
Genre : Language Arts & Disciplines
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 249/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Video Games by : Nicholas David Bowman

Download or read book Video Games written by Nicholas David Bowman. This book was released on 2018-07-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This entry in the BEA Electronic Media Research Series, born out of the April 2017 BEA Research Symposium, takes a look at video games, outlining the characteristics of them as cognitive, emotional, physical, and social demanding technologies, and introduces readers to current research on video games. The diverse array of contributors in this volume offer bleeding-edge perspectives on both current and emerging scholarship. The chapters here contain radical approaches that add to the literature on electronic media studies generally and video game studies specifically. By taking such a forward-looking approach, this volume aims to collect foundational writings for the future of gaming studies.

Understanding Video Games

2015-12-07 Games & Activities

Author : Simon Egenfeldt-Nielsen
Release : 2015-12-07
Genre : Games & Activities
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Book Rating : 127/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Understanding Video Games written by Simon Egenfeldt-Nielsen. This book was released on 2015-12-07. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Playing Video Games

2012-10-12 Games & Activities

Author : Peter Vorderer
Release : 2012-10-12
Genre : Games & Activities
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Book Rating : 477/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Playing Video Games written by Peter Vorderer. This book was released on 2012-10-12. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From security training simulations to war games to role-playing games, to sports games to gambling, playing video games has become a social phenomena, and the increasing number of players that cross gender, culture, and age is on a dramatic upward trajectory. Playing Video Games: Motives, Responses, and Consequences integrates communication, psychology, and technology to examine the psychological and mediated aspects of playing video games. It is the first volume to delve deeply into these aspects of computer game play. It fits squarely into the media psychology arm of entertainment studies, the next big wave in media studies. The book targets one of the most popular and pervasive media in modern times, and it will serve to define the area of study and provide a theoretical spine for future research. This unique and timely volume will appeal to scholars, researchers, and graduate students in media studies and mass communication, psychology, and marketing.

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