Videogames (Routledge Introductions to Media and Communications)
by James Newman
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Newman's lucid and engaging introduction guides the reader through the world of videogaming. It traces the history of the videogame, from its origins in the computer lab, to its contemporary status as a global entertainment industry, where characters such as Lara Croft and Sonic the Hedgehog are familiar even to those who've never been near a games console.Topics covered include:What is a videogame? Why study videogames? a brief history of videogames, from Pac-Man to Pokemonthe videogame industry Who plays videogames?Are videogames bad for you? the narrative structure of videogamesthe future of videogames.
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- Title
- Videogames (Routledge Introductions to Media and Communications)
- Author
- James Newman
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- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used: Good
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- 1
- ISBN 10
- 041528192X
- ISBN 13
- 9780415281928
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- Routledge
- Place of Publication
- London & New York
- Date Published
- 2004-03-12
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