Video & Mobile

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...

This book offers the first close examination of the game Death Stranding's narrativeThe book also incorporates a strong foundation in game studies, most especially related to the concepts of immersion and embodimentThe focus of the book lies in...

- 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...

A spectacular visual history of video games from 1958 to the present. In the past 65 years, video games have evolved from primitive computer-lab experiments into one of the world's most popular forms of entertainment and - many would say - an important...

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...

Let Larinna, leader of the Bilge Rats, be your guide on a culinary Sea of Thieves adventure. Take in taverns across the regions, from the bountiful Shores of Plenty to the fiery Devil's Roar, or venture to a distant Sea Post to sample delicacies cooked...

Formalism is often used as an all-embracing term covering a range of ontological and methodological approaches in game studies, with little connection to the history or tradition of the approach in other fields. This dilutes the usefulness of the...

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.Book InformationISBN 9798886630978Author Matthew ReinhartFormat HardbackPage Count 5Imprint Insight EditionsPublisher Insight EditionsSeries Reinhart Pop-Up StudioWeight(grams)...

This book is the first scientific resource designed to provide students, athletes, coaches and practitioners with interdisciplinary insights into esports health and performance. Is an all-encompassing overview of practitioner standards, and sports...

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...

This book will help game designers and those interested in games thoughtfully embed culture into video games and the game design process.This book raises the issue of how some cultures and communities are misrepresented in various video games. In...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781681528533Author Rachel A Koestler-GrackFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Amicus InkPublisher Amicus InkWeight(grams) 113gDimensions(mm) 231mm * 188mm *...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781721853885Author Wes LocherFormat PaperbackPage Count 328Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

Darkness falls over history's biggest martial arts tournament, as Gill reveals the twisted goals of the Secret Society, Ryu embraces the full power of the Satsui no Hado, and Akuma unleashes the god-like powers of Oni! Is even the combined might of...

This series provides fun and accessible careers information for young people choosing what to study post-14. Each title offers a behind-the-scenes tour of a high-interest job typically entered through a vocational route. Snappy, easy-to-digest...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781735232508Author Wlad MarhuletsFormat PaperbackPage Count 270Imprint Unfold PublishingPublisher Unfold PublishingWeight(grams) 363gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

The official art book for the Marvel's Avengers expansion Black Panther: War for Wakanda Blindsided by a betrayal and the resulting tragedy, King T'Challa, the Black Panther, devoted protector and current ruler of Wakanda finds it difficult to entrust...

As for film and literature, the horror genre has been very popular in the video game. The World of Scary Video Games provides a comprehensive overview of the videoludic horror, dealing with the games labelled as "survival horror" as well as the...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781940535128Author Daniel LisiFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Boss Fight LLCPublisher Boss Fight LLC

The definitive story of a game so great, even the Cold War couldn't stop itTetris is perhaps the most instantly recognizable, popular video game ever made. But how did an obscure Soviet programmer, working on frail, antiquated computers, create a product...

The Essential Guide to Game Audio: The Theory and Practice of Sound for Games is a first of its kind textbook and must-have reference guide for everything you ever wanted to know about sound for games. This book provides a basic overview of game audio,...

Kick it into Turbo! The World Warriors battle across Hong Kong, Japan, and America to secure their spots in the ultimate competition - the Street Fighter Tournament! Only the top fighters will make the cut, but with the villainous Bison running the show,...

Against the backdrop of a hyper-competitive AAA industry and the perception that it is a world reserved for top programmers and hard-core 'gamers', Story Mode offers an accessible entry-point for all into writing and designing complex and emotionally...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780473430603Author Edwin McRaeFormat PaperbackPage Count 108Imprint Narrative LimitedPublisher Narrative LimitedWeight(grams) 168gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506722269Author Midori GotouFormat PaperbackPage Count 202Imprint Dark Horse Comics,U.S.Publisher Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781985383166Author Coloring CrewFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

Presenting UDON's classic Street Fighter comics in a gorgeous, oversized hardcover! It's all the pulse-pounding martial arts action of the ultimate fighting game experience, presented through spectacular anime-influenced artwork!In Volume 3, Ryu, Ken,...

For more than ten years, Diablo has been one of PC gaming's iconic and blockbuster franchises, with millions of players experiencing to this day all the adventure and terror in the world of Sanctuary. Now, to tie-in with the long-awaited release of...

The NES is one of the most iconic video game systems of all time, and is often credited with saving the American video games industry in the early 80s when it looked likely to collapse. The NES Encyclopedia is a complete reference guide to every game...

How gaming intersects with systems like history, bodies, and code Why do we so compulsively play video games? Might it have something to do with how gaming affects our emotions? In Playing with Feelings, scholar Aubrey Anable applies affect theory to...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781609803728Author Anna AnthropyFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Seven Stories Press,U.S.Publisher Seven Stories Press,U.S.Weight(grams) 231g

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647222673Author Chelsea Monroe-CasselFormat HardbackPage Count 216Imprint Insight EditionsPublisher Insight Editions

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506707341Author Spike ChunsoftFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Dark Horse Comics,U.S.Publisher Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781616558819Author Will ConradFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Dark Horse ComicsPublisher Dark Horse ComicsWeight(grams) 326g

Discover the hidden secrets of Magic and Tech: two of the vital elements that make up the incredible world of the Skylanders.Discover the hidden secrets that make up the incredible world of the Skylanders.Book InformationISBN 9781409391227Author...

A wholly immersive in-world take on the blockbuster Call of Duty (R) series. Acclaimed for its immersive gameplay and thrilling storylines, Call of Duty (R) has captivated millions of players worldwide since the release of its first game in 2003. Call...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506713601Author Spike ChunsoftFormat PaperbackPage Count 202Imprint Dark Horse Comics,U.S.Publisher Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

Expanding on the work in the volume Multiplayer, this new book explores several other areas related to social gaming in detail. The aim is to go beyond a typical "edited book" concept, and offer a very concise volume with several focal points that are...

Forty original contributions on games and gaming culture What does Pokemon Go tell us about globalization? What does Tetris teach us about rules? Is feminism boosted or bashed by Kim Kardashian: Hollywood? How does BioShock Infinite help us navigate...