Author : Marshall McLuhan
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 32,52 MB
Release : 2016-09-04
Category :
ISBN : 9781537430058
When first published, Marshall McLuhan's Understanding Media made history with its radical view of the effects of electronic communications upon man and life in the twentieth century.
Author : Bitmap Books
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,35 MB
Release : 2021-10-25
Category :
ISBN : 9781838019143
Author : Matt Barton
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 26,52 MB
Release : 2019-05-08
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1000000923
Super Mario Bros. Doom. Minecraft. It’s hard to imagine what life would be like today without video games, a creative industry that now towers over Hollywood in terms of both financial and cultural impact. The video game industry caters to everyone, with games in every genre for every conceivable electronic device--from dedicated PC gaming rigs and consoles to handhelds, mobile phones, and tablets. Successful games are produced by mega-corporations, independent studios, and even lone developers working with nothing but free tools. Some may still believe that video games are mere diversions for children, but today’s games offer sophisticated and wondrously immersive experiences that no other media can hope to match. Vintage Games 2.0 tells the story of the ultimate storytelling medium, from early examples such as Spacewar! and Pong to the mind blowing console and PC titles of today. Written in a smart and engaging style, this updated 2nd edition is far more than just a survey of the classics. Informed by hundreds of in-depth personal interviews with designers, publishers, marketers, and artists--not to mention the author’s own lifelong experience as a gamer--Vintage Games 2.0 uncovers the remarkable feats of intellectual genius, but also the inspiring personal struggles of the world’s most brilliant and celebrated game designers--figures like Shigeru Miyamoto, Will Wright, and Roberta Williams. Ideal for both beginners and professionals, Vintage Games 2.0 offers an entertaining and inspiring account of video game’s history and meteoric rise from niche market to global phenomenon. Credit for the cover belongs to Thor Thorvaldson.
Author : Richard Campbell
Publisher : Bedford Books
Page : 613 pages
File Size : 14,72 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Mass media and culture
ISBN : 9780312390709
Rev. ed. of: Media and culture. 2nd ed. c2000. Includes bibliographical references (p. 575-582) and index.
Author : Jon Robson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 25,94 MB
Release : 2018-03-19
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1351809458
This collection of essays is devoted to the philosophical examination of the aesthetics of videogames. Videogames represent one of the most significant developments in the modern popular arts, and it is a topic that is attracting much attention among philosophers of art and aestheticians. As a burgeoning medium of artistic expression, videogames raise entirely new aesthetic concerns, particularly concerning their ontology, interactivity, and aesthetic value. The essays in this volume address a number of pressing theoretical issues related to these areas, including but not limited to: the nature of performance and identity in videogames; their status as an interactive form of art; the ethical problems raised by violence in videogames; and the representation of women in videogames and the gaming community. The Aesthetics of Videogames is an important contribution to analytic aesthetics that deals with an important and growing art form.
Author : John Gallaugher
Publisher :
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 49,12 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Information resources management
ISBN : 9781453375747
Author : John Richard Sageng
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 45,52 MB
Release : 2012-07-10
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9400742495
Computer games have become a major cultural and economic force, and a subject of extensive academic interest. Up until now, however, computer games have received relatively little attention from philosophy. Seeking to remedy this, the present collection of newly written papers by philosophers and media researchers addresses a range of philosophical questions related to three issues of crucial importance for understanding the phenomenon of computer games: the nature of gameplay and player experience, the moral evaluability of player and avatar actions, and the reality status of the gaming environment. By doing so, the book aims to establish the philosophy of computer games as an important strand of computer games research, and as a separate field of philosophical inquiry. The book is required reading for anyone with an academic or professional interest in computer games, and will also be of value to readers curious about the philosophical issues raised by contemporary digital culture.
Author : Deborah Palicia
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 23,4 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Games
ISBN : 9780764315541
From its introduction in 1980, Pac-Man has been the favorite of millions of video gamesters. In the wake of its popularity has come a stream of Pac-Man products that were gobbled up by its fans. Here are many of the products shown in 415 color photographs with complete descriptions and prices, and covering everything from the games themselves to plush Pac-Man figures, from magazines and puzzles to videos and animation cels.
Author : Chala Dar
Publisher : Hiddenstuff Entertainment LLC.
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 32,37 MB
Release : 2017-11-06
Category : Computer games
ISBN : 9781979532655
Do you want to dominate the game and your opponents? Do you struggle with making resources and cash? Do you want the best items? Would you like to know how to download and install the game? If so, we have got you covered. We will walk you through the game, provide professional strategies and tips, as well as all the secrets in the game. What You'll Discover Inside: How to Download & Install the Game; Professional Tips and Strategies; Cheats and Hacks; Get Tons of Items; Get Tons of Money; Secrets, Tips, Cheats, Unlockables, and Tricks Used By Pro Players!; How to Get Tons of Resources; plus much more!
Author :
Publisher : Udon Entertainment
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,23 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Martial arts
ISBN : 9781926778013
Enter the world of Street Fighter, where fighters of every size, shape, and color collide in a global battle for supremacy. Combatants fight for reasons as diverse as their nationalities, each which their own unique moves and fighting style. Now you can learn the whole story behind the world's greatest fighters in The Street Fighter World Warrior Encyclopedia! Inside you will find detailed profiles of every Street Fighter character, including their histories, strengths, allies, enemies, and more! Each profile is accompanied by pulse-pounding artwork by top UDON artists like Alvin Lee, Jo Chen, Arnold Tsang, Jeffrey Cruz, Joe Ng, and Omar Dogan.
