02274cam a2200385 a 4500 17345988 SISC 20170424165634.0 120614s2013 enk b 001 0 eng 2012019167 9780415669153 (hardback) 9780415669160 (paperback) 9780203143421 (ebook) DLC DLC DLC pcc GV 1469.3 .N48 2013 794.8 GAM013000 SOC052000 TEC052000 bisacsh Newman, James (James A.) Videogames / James Newman. 2nd edition. London ; New York : Routledge, 2013. x, 182 pages ; 25 cm. Originally published 2004. Includes bibliographical references and index. "James Newman's lucid and engaging introduction guides the reader through the world of videogaming, providing a history of the videogame from its origins in the computer lab to its contemporary status as a global entertainment industry, with characters such as Lara Croft and Sonic the Hedgehog familiar even to those who've never been near a games console. Topics covered include: classifications, game theory and interactivity - what is a videogame? the videogame audience the videogame industry videogame structure narratives and play- approaches to the study of videogames videogames, avatars and virtual worlds social gaming and the culture of videogames This second edition updates the book to include recent developments such as: the popularity of the wii and the increase in non-traditional gamers and more physical gaming the development of MMOGs (massively multiplayer online games) such as World of Warcraft games being downloaded as apps or accessed via mobile phones, iPods and social networking sites"-- Video games. Video games Social aspects. GAMES / Video & Electronic. bisacsh SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies. bisacsh TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Social Aspects. bisacsh 7 cbc orignew 1 ecip 20 y-gencatlg lcc BK 329565 329565 0 0 lcc 0 CL CL GSL 2017-04-24 Library Fund GSL 2 2 GV 1469.3 .N48 2013 C20867 2023-05-20 00:00:00 2023-04-22 2017-04-24 BK