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Sage Publications - An Introduction to Game Studies Textbook

Name: Sage Publications - An Introduction to Game Studies Textbook
Brand: Sage Publications
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An Introduction to Game Studies by Sage Publications serves as the primary introductory textbook for students entering the field of game studies. This comprehensive guide provides a conceptual overview regarding the social, cultural, and economic importance of computer and video games. It tracks the history of game culture and follows the development of game studies as a formal research field. Readers will explore key concepts and theories through discussions of games from various historical phases. The text moves from the simple gameplay of Pong and text-based adventure games to the complex virtual worlds found in contemporary online games. This book provides the necessary foundation for anyone looking to understand the evolution and impact of gaming in modern society.

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Provides a foundational conceptual overview of the social, cultural, and economic significance of computer and video games.

Traces the historical development of game culture and the emergence of game studies as a formal research field.

Uses real-world examples to illustrate key theories, covering games from different historical phases.

Guides readers through the evolution of gaming from simple Pong and text-based adventures to modern online virtual worlds.

Serves as a dedicated introductory textbook designed specifically for students of game studies.

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Brand: Sage Publications
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1412934451
Category: Books > Subjects > Computing & Internet > PC & Video Games
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 18 February 2008
Listed Since: 05 February 2007

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