Gaming

Discussing the state of play in contemporary popular culture, specifically the role of crime and crime control in the video game medium, this book discusses the criminological importance of video games.Pulling together an international group of scholars...

This book investigates the narrativity of some of the most popular survival horror video games and the gender politics implicit in their storyworlds. In a thorough analysis of the genre that draws upon detailed comparisons with the mainstream action...

- An important text that examines the longitudinal role of racism in the medium of video games. - Provides a detailed account of how systemic racism in the US shaped culture, market logic, and production practices of video game developers from the 1970s...

The first book-length study devoted to FromSoftware games, On Soulsring Worlds explores how the Dark Souls series and Elden Ring are able to reconcile extreme difficulty in both gameplay and narrative with broad appeal.Arguing that the games are...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorMarco Arnaudo is a professor at Indiana University, Bloomington, where he teaches classes about game design, simulations, military history, mystery fiction, and...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262546911Author Oguz BurukFormat PaperbackPage Count 242Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press LtdWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm) 226mm * 178mm * 16mm

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorAndrew S. Latham is an associate professor of English at Midland College in Midland, Texas. He has presented at numerous conferences on video game rhetoric and...

Bring an array of aliens-both weird and familiar-to your science fantasy adventures with Interstellar Species, the newest rulebook for the Starfinder Roleplaying Game! This gorgeously illustrated reference provides deep dives on 25 playable Starfinder...

The Colle is a solid, reliable system of development based on the popular opening move 1 d4. A major selling point is that although the system is very easy to learn and play it leads to complex, exciting middlegame positions where White often launches a...

Esports have rapidly expanded from a pastime undertaken by casual players to one of the largest segments of the entertainment industry-one in which hundreds of millions of people play and compete daily.Esports Business Management, Second Edition With...

A surprising assessment of the ways that virtual worlds are entangled with human psychology Proteus, the mythical sea god who could alter his appearance at will, embodies one of the promises of online games: the ability to reinvent oneself. Yet...

Find your own streaming success with Dummies Twitch For Dummies will get you up to date with Twitch, the breakthrough streaming platform where you can set up a channel, increase your viewership, and find your people. Step-by-step guides and helpful,...

Pathfinder Treasure Vault (Remastered) reveals the glittering hoard of a terrifying dragon, as presented by the creature's plucky kobold assistant. This 224-page hardcover rulebook presents a catalog of gear from nearly every category of equipment and...

The Battle of France saw German forces sweep across the Low Countries and towards Paris, crushing Allied resistance in just six weeks. From Fall Gelb and the British withdrawal from Dunkirk to the decisive Fall Rot, this new supplement for Bolt Action...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250819475Author Ben RiggsFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 454gDimensions(mm) 210mm * 137mm *...

A long time ago, in an evil empire far, far away, the Emperor Sool demanded that those who offend him should be punished in a most vicious way. So were created the Sool Statuettes, and their maker was none other than Loric Nygh, a suave and cunning...

Board games are increasingly recognized as an artform of their own, but their design and aesthetics are just as important as their gameplay mechanics. In this handbook, art director and graphic designer Daniel Solis offers his 20+ years of expertise in...

Walk through the process of designing and implementing from scratch an isometric real time game such as some of the most succesful Facebook Games. Applying HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, this piece shows how to build games using isometric map making,...

An exciting self-contained superhero adventure for Mythras and Mythras Imperative. Welcome to Gemini City...Down in Brigadier Bay, someone has a grudge. Gang members are taking a beating; corrupt cops are taking more than a pay-off. But Gemini City...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9784906574872Author Richard BozulichFormat PaperbackPage Count 202Imprint Kiseido Publishing CompanyPublisher Kiseido Publishing CompanySeries Mastering the...

With Duel in the Sun, players can take command of the doughty Desert Rats of Montgomery's 8th Army, the fast-moving and hard-hitting raiders of the Long Range Desert Army (LRDG), or Rommel's mighty Afrika Korps, to recreate some of the most iconic...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781946995063Author Randy EllefsonFormat HardbackPage Count 252Imprint Evermore Press, LLCPublisher Evermore Press, LLCSeries Art of World BuildingWeight(grams)...

Celebrate the diversity of the floral world with 500+ stickers, 50+ activity and coloring pages, instructions for fun activities, and so much more!With Vintage Blossoms and Blooms Sticker, Color & Activity Book, you can take a closer look at the gorgeous...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781691243334Author Nathaniel HohlFormat PaperbackPage Count 82Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams) 132gDimensions(mm)...

The indispensable primer for achieving redstone greatness Minecraft Redstone For Dummies is the complete guide to finding, using, and maximizing the power of redstone in the Minecraft world. This key element is essential for crafting and brewing, and...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781568824918Author Bridgett JeffriesFormat PaperbackPage Count 104Imprint ChaosiumPublisher Chaosium

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781689960670Author Chuck TingleFormat PaperbackPage Count 278Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedSeries The Tingleverse Official...

ALL THE CRAZIEST HIGHLIGHTS FROM FORTNITE'S LATEST SEASONS IN THE BRAND-NEW OFFICIAL ANNUAL FROM EPIC GAMESIt's been another wild ride in the world of Fortnite, with new challenges, rewards, map changes, and awesome Outfits keeping the game as fresh as...

ALL THE CRAZIEST HIGHLIGHTS FROM FORTNITE'S LATEST SEASONS IN THE BRAND-NEW OFFICIAL ANNUAL FROM EPIC GAMESIt's been another wild ride in the world of Fortnite, with new challenges, rewards, map changes, and awesome Outfits keeping the game as fresh as...

Back in 1994 at the game company CORE Design' in Derby, Lara Croft was born. Through eighteen months of pure hard work from the team, Tomb Raider was released in 1996 and became the success that we see today; taking part in the mid-nineties celebrations...

Delve into the world of Marvel's Avengers in this extraordinary collection of art. Packed with concept art, final designs, storyboards, and artist commentary. Marvel's Avengers: The Art of the Game features intimate studies of the Avengers, their...

To get started, you'll need only what you can usually find in your home: items like paper, ziploc bags, index cards, coloring utensils, pencils, rubberbands, scissors, etc. As we progress in the world of making magic, we'll explore how to use 3D design...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262516730Author Celia PearceFormat PaperbackPage Count 344Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press LtdSeries Communities of PlayWeight(grams) 544gDimensions(mm)...

The Dragon Age RPG brings Thedas to your tabletop! Now you can experience BioWare's rich and engaging world in a classic pen & paper roleplaying game. This new Core Rulebook combines the rules and background of the original game under one cover for the...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262549394Author Julien MaillandFormat PaperbackPage Count 334Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

The dead are rising! This blasphemous tome gives players and GMs everything they need to bring the shambling menace of the undead to their Pathfinder adventures. This book includes tools for fighting against the undead horde, but also options for the...

Blast off into Starfinder Second Edition with a star chart of the galaxy and a thrilling tour of adventuring locations across the vastness of interstellar space! The Starfinder Galaxy Guide is a primer designed for new and experienced players that...

The Pathfinder Society is a globe-trotting organization of adventurers, scholars, and warriors all dedicated to exploration, collecting lost knowledge and treasure, and sharing it with the world. Lost Omens: Pathfinder Society Guide details everything...

John Franklin has been collecting traditional toy soldiers for over sixty years, mostly Britains but, as the title suggests, including other interesting additions. In this book he shares some of the in-depth knowledge gained through experience and...

Level design connects the player to the game through challenges, experiences, and emotions. This book is an invaluable introduction to the evolving practices of Level Designers across the games industry. The increasingly complex role of the Level...