Classical Antiquity in Video Games: Playing with the Ancient World (Rollinger Christian)(Paperback)

Classical Antiquity in Video Games: Playing with the Ancient World (Rollinger Christian)(Paperback)

From gaming consoles to smartphones, video games are everywhere today, including those set in historical times and particularly in the ancient world. This volume explores the varied depictions of the ancient world in video games and demonstrates the potential challenges of games for scholars as

Playing Nature, 58: Ecology in Video Games (Chang Alenda Y.)(Paperback)

A potent new book examines the overlap between our ecological crisis and video games Video games may be fun and immersive diversions from daily life, but can they go beyond the realm of entertainment to do something serious--like help us save the planet? As one of the signature issues of the

The World of Scary Video Games: A Study in Videoludic Horror (Perron Bernard)(Paperback)

Video Games and Storytelling: Reading Games and Playing Books (Mukherjee Souvik)(Paperback)

The potential of video games as storytelling media and the deep involvement that players feel when they are part of the story needs to be analysed vis- -vis other narrative media. This book underscores the importance of video games as narratives and offers a framework for analysing the many-ended

Playing with Feelings: Video Games and Affect (Anable Aubrey)(Paperback)

How gaming intersects with systems like history, bodies, and code Why do we so compulsively play video games? Might it have something to do with how gaming affects our emotions? In Playing with Feelings, scholar Aubrey Anable applies affect theory to game studies, arguing that video games let us

How to Become a Video Game Artist (Kennedy Sam R.)(Paperback)

Become a Player in the Business of Video Game ArtEvery year video games generate billions of dollars and some of the most dynamic and engaging artwork today. It's an ever-growing field that holds great professional opportunity, but you need the right skills and savvy if you want to stake your

Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights (Weekes Patrick)(Paperback)

An anthology of original stories based on the dark fantasy, role-playing video game series from Bioware. Ancient horrors. Marauding invaders. Powerful mages. And a world that refuses to stay fixed. Welcome to Thedas. From the stoic Grey Wardens to the otherworldly Mortalitasi necromancers, from the

Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne (Gaider David)(Paperback)

The thrilling prequel to Dragon Age: Origins, the hit role-playing video game from award-winning developer BioWare Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne After his mother, the beloved Rebel Queen, is betrayed and murdered by her own faithless lords, young Maric becomes the leader of a rebel army

Working with Video Gamers and Games in Therapy: A Clinician's Guide (Bean Anthony M.)(Paperback)

Nier: Automata: Short Story Long (Taro Yoko)(Paperback)

Experience the world and characters of the hit video game franchise! When alien forces invade with an army of Machines, the remnants of humanity must depend on Androids of their own design--the placid 2B and the excitable 9S--to survive. From Pod 153, to fans of NieR Automata [ref &NieR: Automata:

The Neighbor's Notebook: The Official Game Guide (Hello Neighbor) (Phegley Kiel)(Paperback)

The official in-world gaming and lore guide to the hit survival horror video game Hello Neighbor, complete with artifacts from the games, novels, and more!Peek into the twisted world of Hello Neighbor with this one-of-a-kind guidebook! Unpack the game step-by-step with in-world blueprints, notes

Video Games Have Always Been Queer (Ruberg Bonnie)(Paperback)

Argues for the queer potential of video games While popular discussions about queerness in video games often focus on big-name, mainstream games that feature LGBTQ characters, like Mass Effect or Dragon Age, Bonnie Ruberg pushes the concept of queerness in games beyond a matter of representation,

Warcraft: Day of the Dragon: Blizzard Legends (Knaak Richard A.)(Paperback)

Based on the best selling Blizzard video game World of

Feminism in Play (Gray Kishonna L.)(Paperback)

Feminism in Play focuses on women as they are depicted in video games, as participants in games culture, and as contributors to the games industry. Contributors analyze the interconnections between games and the broader societal and structural issues impeding the successful inclusion of women in

Aesthetic Theory and the Video Game (Kirkpatrick Graeme)(Paperback)

Understanding Video Games: The Essential Introduction (Egenfeldt-Nielsen Simon)(Paperback)

From Pong to virtual reality, Understanding Video Games, 4th Edition, takes video game studies into the next decade of the twenty-first century, highlighting changes in the area, including mobile, social, and casual gaming.In this new edition of the pioneering text, students learn to assess the

The Psychology of Video Games (Hodent Celia)(Paperback)

What impact can video games have on us as players? How does psychology influence video game creation? Why do some games become cultural phenomena?The Psychology of Video Games introduces the curious reader to the relationship between psychology and video games from the perspective of both game

Dead Space - Catalyst (Robinson Martin)(Paperback / softback)

A second tie-in novel to the popular video game 'Dead

100 Greatest Video Game Franchises (Mejia Robert)(Pevná vazba)

100 Greatest Video Game Franchises provides readers with an understanding of the cultural significance of these iconic games. Whether the reader is seeking out information on a particular series or on series produced by the same developer, students, scholars, and fans alike will find this

Trapped in a Video Game, 1 (Brady Dustin)(Paperback)

Kids who love video games will love this first installment of the 5-book series about 12-year old Jesse Rigsby and the wild adventures he encounters inside different video games. Jesse Rigsby hates video games--and for good reason. You see, a video game character is trying to kill him. After

Video Game Storytelling: What Every Developer Needs to Know about Narrative Techniques (Skolnick Evan)(Paperback)

UNLOCK YOUR GAME'S NARRATIVE POTENTIAL With increasingly sophisticated video games being consumed by an enthusiastic and expanding audience, the pressure is on game developers like never before to deliver exciting stories and engaging characters. With Video Game Storytelling, game writer and

Himouto! Umaru-Chan Vol. 5 (Sankakuhead)(Paperback)

VIDEO GAME MANIA! Taihei knows Umaru is just a liiiiittle obsessed with video games. But when a new game drops and her obsession reaches unexpected heights, he starts getting worried. Can he run interference before things get out of

Gears of War: Bloodlines (Hough Jason M.)(Paperback)

The new novel set within the action of the Xbox Game Studios video game Gears 5, by New York Times bestselling author Jason Hough. THE OFFICIAL TIE-IN TO THE EXCITING VIDEO GAMES GEARS 5 AND GEARS TACTICS In the aftermath of Settlement 2's destruction, Kait Diaz reels from the near loss of a close

Diablo: Sword of Justice (Williams)(Pevná vazba)

Set in the world of Blizzards award-winning video game franchise Diablo, witness the birth of a hero! Jacob has fled from his homeland in the north led by the visions of an ancient prophet. Jacob finds his destiny in the sword of an archangel - Tyrael. But will Jacob be able to claim the sword that