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This worthwhile read is for any gamer, or for anyone interested in this cultural phenomenon; it will make you think critically about video games.

* Library Journal (Starred Review) *

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
Section 1: Games and History
Introduction to Section 1
1. Nolan Bushnell: Learning from the Past
2. Chris Melissinos: Art and Video Games
3. Eugene Jarvis: Games and Design
4. Henry Lowood: Archiving and Games
Section 2: Games and Economy
Introduction to Section 2
5. Ed Fries: The Economics and Politics of a Launch
6. Kellee Santiago: Independent Game Development
7. Chris Grant: Games and Press
8. Edward Castronova: Games, Economics, and Policies
Section 3: Games and Culture
Introduction to Section 3
9. Jamie Dillion: Gamers, Community, and Charity
10. Casey Hudson: Games and Emotion
11. Ian Bogost: Anxieties, Procedures, and Game Studies
Conclusion
Notes
Works Cited
Participants
Index

Thinking about Video Games

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      Publisher Indiana University Press
      Published 3 August 2015
      ISBN-13 9780253017109
      978-0253017109
      ISBN-10 0253017106
      Also in:
      Computer games: strategy guides

      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Trade Review

      This worthwhile read is for any gamer, or for anyone interested in this cultural phenomenon; it will make you think critically about video games.

      * Library Journal (Starred Review) *

      Table of Contents

      Preface
      Introduction
      Section 1: Games and History
      Introduction to Section 1
      1. Nolan Bushnell: Learning from the Past
      2. Chris Melissinos: Art and Video Games
      3. Eugene Jarvis: Games and Design
      4. Henry Lowood: Archiving and Games
      Section 2: Games and Economy
      Introduction to Section 2
      5. Ed Fries: The Economics and Politics of a Launch
      6. Kellee Santiago: Independent Game Development
      7. Chris Grant: Games and Press
      8. Edward Castronova: Games, Economics, and Policies
      Section 3: Games and Culture
      Introduction to Section 3
      9. Jamie Dillion: Gamers, Community, and Charity
      10. Casey Hudson: Games and Emotion
      11. Ian Bogost: Anxieties, Procedures, and Game Studies
      Conclusion
      Notes
      Works Cited
      Participants
      Index

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