ISBN : 9781032229744
Author : Simon Egenfeldt-Nielsen
Publisher : Routledge
Year : 2024
Language : English
Type : Book
Description : The fifth edition of this pioneering textbook takes video game studies into the next decade, highlighting changes in mobile, social, and casual gaming. Drawing from examples, the text explores the aesthetics of games, evaluates the cultural position of video games, and considers the potential effects of both violent and 'serious' games.