TY  - BOOK
AU  - Egenfeldt-Nielsen,Simon
AU  - Smith,Jonas Heide
AU  - Tosca,Susana Pajares
ED  - VLeBooks
TI  - Understanding video games: the essential introduction 
SN  - 9781315725161 (e-book)
AV  - GV1469.3 .E44 2016
PY  - 2016///
CY  - London
PB  - Routledge
KW  - Video games
KW  - Hobbies and Games
KW  - ukslc
KW  - Media studies
KW  - thema
KW  - Cultural studies
KW  - Popular culture
KW  - Games development & programming
KW  - Computer games / online games: strategy guides
KW  - Electronic books
KW  - lcsh
N1  - Previous edition: 2013; Includes bibliographical references and index; Electronic reproduction; Askews and Holts; Mode of access: World Wide Web
N2  - 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
UR  - http://www.vlebooks.com/vleweb/product/openreader?id=BradfordC&isbn=9781315725161
ER  -