Understanding Video Games: The Essential Introduction

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.

Author: Simon Egenfeldt-Nielsen, Jonas Heide Smith, Susana Pajares Tosca
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 05/08/2024
Pages: 414
Weight: 1.63lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.87d
ISBN: 9781032229744
5th Edition