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100 Videogames
James Newman
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Description for 100 Videogames
Hardback. Videogames are one of the most culturally, socially and economically significant, not to mention pervasive, media forms. This guide provides a map of the most important games since the 1960s. It is aimed at both novices and acolytes alike as it journeys through the interesting, innovative and entertaining titles of the videogames. Series: Screen Guides. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBT; UDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 123 x 22. Weight in Grams: 457.
Videogames are one of the most culturally, socially and economically significant, not to mention pervasive, media forms. The global videogames industry is worth billions of dollars and growing year on year as it releases yet more innovative products that synthesize cutting edge technology, ease of use, accessibility and, most importantly, fun. It is hardly surprising then that every day, millions of adults and children around the globe dedicate countless hours to exploring virtual worlds, assuming alternative identities and engaging in digital play. Yet for all this, there is relatively little critical discussion of videogames and they remain the poor relation ... Read more
Videogames are one of the most culturally, socially and economically significant, not to mention pervasive, media forms. The global videogames industry is worth billions of dollars and growing year on year as it releases yet more innovative products that synthesize cutting edge technology, ease of use, accessibility and, most importantly, fun. It is hardly surprising then that every day, millions of adults and children around the globe dedicate countless hours to exploring virtual worlds, assuming alternative identities and engaging in digital play. Yet for all this, there is relatively little critical discussion of videogames and they remain the poor relation ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
272
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Series
Screen Guides
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781844571611
SKU
V9781844571611
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Ref
99-50
About James Newman
James Newman is Senior Lecturer in Media Communications and Cultural Studies at Bath Spa University. Previous books include Videogames (2004) and Teaching Videogames (2006). Iain Simons is a Writer & Curator and Founding Director of GameCity Festival. He is currently writing a book about the birth of the UK games industry and his new book GameLives will be published in ... Read more
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