James Newman details the rich array of activities that surround game-playing, charting the vibrant and productive practices of the vast number of videogame players and the extensive 'shadow' economy of walkthroughs, FAQs, art, narratives, online discussion boards and fan games, as well as the cultures of cheating, copying and piracy that have emerged.
Playing with Videogames offers the reader a comprehensive understanding of the meanings of videogames and videogaming within the contemporary media environment.
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James Newman details the rich array of activities that surround game-playing, charting the vibrant and productive practices of the vast number of videogame players and the extensive 'shadow' economy of walkthroughs, FAQs, art, narratives, online discussion boards and fan games, as well as the cultures of cheating, copying and piracy that have emerged.
Playing with Videogames offers the reader a comprehensive understanding of the meanings of videogames and videogaming within the contemporary media environment.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | June 2008 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2008 |
Authors | James Newman |
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 214 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-38523-7 |
Barcode | 9780415385237 |
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LSN | 0-415-38523-7 |