Examining the Evolution of Gaming and Its Impact on Social, Cultural, and Political Perspectives |
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| Editor:
| Valentine, Keri Duncan
Jenson, Lucas John |
| Series title: | Advances in Human and Social Aspects of Technology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5225-0261-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2016 |
| Publisher: | IGI Global
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $269.00 |
Book Description:
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Asks whether videogames have the power to transform a player and his or her beliefs from a sociopolitical perspective. Unlike traditional forms of storytelling, videogames allow users to immerse themselves in new worlds, situations, and politics. This publication surveys the landscape of videogames and analyses the emergent gaming that shifts the definition and cultural effects of videogames.
Asks whether videogames have the power to transform a player and his or her beliefs from a sociopolitical perspective. Unlike traditional forms of storytelling, videogames allow users to immerse themselves in new worlds, situations, and politics. This publication surveys the landscape of videogames and analyses the emergent gaming that shifts the definition and cultural effects of videogames.