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Videogames Paperback - 2004 - 1st Edition

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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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 Pokmon
  • the videogame industry
  • Who plays videogames?
  • Are videogames bad for you?
  • the narrative structure of videogames
  • the future of videogames

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  • Title Videogames
  • Author James Newman
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 198
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Routledge, London & New York
  • Date March 12, 2004
  • ISBN 9780415281928 / 041528192X
  • Weight 0.51 lbs (0.23 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.46 x 5.46 x 0.61 in (21.49 x 13.87 x 1.55 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Video games - Social aspects, Video games - History
  • Dewey Decimal Code 794.809
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