The growth of videogame design programs in higher education and explosion of amateur game development has created a need for a deeper understanding of game hist

The growth of videogame design programs in higher education and explosion of amateur game development has created a need for a deeper understanding of game hist

This book provides the first in-depth exploration of video games as history. Chapman puts forth five basic categories of analysis for understanding historical v

There are an increasing number of courses on digital games and gaming, following the rise in the popularity of games themselves. Amongst these practical courses

This book explores the lifecycle of digital games. Drawing upon a broad range of media studies perspectives with aspects of sociology, social theory and economi

Game Studies is a rapidly growing area of contemporary scholarship, yet volumes in the area have tended to focus on more general issues. With Playing with the P

As experienced teachers of novice game designers, the authors have discovered patterns in the way that students grasp game design - the mistakes they make as we

How amateur programmers in 1980s Czechoslovakia discovered games as a medium, using them not only for entertainment but also as a means of self-expression. Asid

From gaming consoles to smartphones, video games are everywhere today, including those set in historical times and particularly in the ancient world. This volum