Video & Mobile

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781480005754Author Dylan HolmesFormat PaperbackPage Count 248Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

In this in-depth critical and theoretical analysis of the horror genre in video games, 14 essays explore the cultural underpinnings of horror's allure for gamers and the evolution of "survival" themes. The techniques and story effects of specific games...

In family rooms across America, millions of children and teenagers are playing video games, such as Call of Duty, Halo, and Grand Theft Auto, roaming violent virtual worlds--with virtual guns in their hands. In what sometimes seems like an increasingly...

This handbook collects, for the first time, the state of research on role-playing games (RPGs) across disciplines, cultures, and media in a single, accessible volume. Collaboratively authored by more than 50 key scholars, it traces the history of RPGs,...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262043533Author Geoffrey EngelsteinFormat HardbackPage Count 152Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press LtdSeries Playful ThinkingDimensions(mm) 203mm * 137mm *...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781983760990Author QuasimodoxFormat PaperbackPage Count 278Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

The growth in popularity and complexity of video games has spurred new interest in how games are developed and in the research and technology behind them. David Heineman brings together some of the most iconic, influential, and interesting voices from...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506746609Author Insomniac Games Inc.Format PaperbackPage Count 42Imprint 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 9781682121030Author Joseph JoynerFormat PaperbackPage Count 38Imprint Mihails KonoplovsPublisher Mihails KonoplovsWeight(grams) 64gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781518740206Author Robert B DecampFormat PaperbackPage Count 88Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

Volume 2 of SNES Omnibus is a fun and informative look at ALL the original Super Nintendo games released in the US starting with the letters N-Z. More than 375 games are featured, including such iconic titles as Star Fox, Super Mario Kart, Super Mario...

In a catastrophic instant, travel through the faster-than-light Drift realm failed, with travelers vanishing in mid-flight, communications scrambling, and the Drift's progenitor god Triune falling mysteriously silent. In the aftermath, empires cling to...

Militainment, Inc. offers provocative, sometimes disturbing insight into the ways that war is presented and viewed as entertainment-or "militainment"-in contemporary American popular culture. War has been the subject of entertainment for centuries, but...

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...

This book explores the central role of the zombie in contemporary popular culture as they appear in video games. Moving beyond traditional explanations of their enduring appeal - that they embody an aesthetic that combines horror with a mindless target;...

Cultural stereotypes to the contrary, approximately half of all video game players are now women. A subculture once dominated by men, video games have become a form of entertainment composed of gender binaries. Supported by games such as Diner Dash,...

With over 90 million monthly users and counting, Roblox is one of the most popular games on the planet! The Big Book of Roblox helps players get the most out of this dynamic sandbox game. Packed with tips, hints, and hacks, this complete, up-to-date...

Video games have developed into a rich, growing field at many top universities, but they have rarely been considered from a queer perspective. Immersion in new worlds, video games seem to offer the perfect opportunity to explore the alterity that queer...

Videogame development is usually seen as a male dominated field; even playing videogames is often wrongly viewed as a pastime for men only. But behind the curtain, women have always played myriad important roles in gaming. From programmers to artists,...

Enter the world of Street Fighter, where fighters of every size, shape and color collide in a global battle for supremacy. In this volume: New challengers rise up, while longtime favorites take their martial arts to the next level! The mysterious...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781470033163Author David ChildersFormat PaperbackPage Count 114Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

There is little question of the social, cultural and economic importance of video games in the world today, with gaming now rivalling the movie and music sectors as a major leisure industry and pastime. The significance of video games within our everyday...

This anthology addresses videogames long history of fandom, and fans' important role in game history and preservation. In order to better understand and theorize video games and game playing, it is necessary to study the activities of gamers themselves...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781604382044Author The Pokemon Company International IncFormat PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint Pokemon Company InternationalPublisher Pokemon Company...

Follow the cute cartoon kitties of the super-popular Neko Atsume mobile game as they stalk through the seasons of the year, their misadventures captured in witty haiku. Haiku for Cat Lovers Have you ever wondered what the Neko Atsume kitties get up to...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262547789Author Christopher A. PaulFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

For two decades, Rockstar Games have been making games that interrogate and represent the idea of America, past and present. Commercially successful, fan-beloved, and a frequent source of media attention, Rockstar's franchises are positioned as not only...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781539031291Author Ted DabneyFormat PaperbackPage Count 828Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

The perfect gift for the gamer in your life! Full of fun gaming lifestyle tips, this humorous guide for adults and teens will also give genuine advice to improve your gaming experience. Find advice on how to engage maximum comfort levels for a perfect...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780934523905Author Timothy P BanseFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Middle Coast PublishingPublisher Middle Coast PublishingSeries Personal...

With the exceptional heritage, critical acclaim and tremendous sales of the Thief franchise, fans of the series will be delighted to add this book to their collection in anticipation of the new Thief game.The Art of Thief demonstrates the stunning...

See Dungeons & Dragons come to life through the incredible craftwork of pop-up legend Matthew Reinhart! Let a paper craft D20 guide your adventure as you explore iconic D&D locations and enjoy scores of easter eggs waiting to be discovered behind...

Over the years, Marvel Contest of Champions has become more epic, the heroes more powerful and the enemies more cunning - but the game has retained its core: the greatest battles in Marvel history! You have been summoned to the Battlerealm for the...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781098397111Author David CraddockFormat HardbackPage Count 294Imprint BookBabyPublisher BookBaby

In Marx at the Arcade, acclaimed researcher Jamie Woodcock delves into the hidden abode of the gaming industry. In an account that will appeal to hardcore gamers, digital skeptics, and the joystick-curious, Woodcock unravels the vast networks of artists,...

The best of the best in gaming from a single decade: 19881998! As most gamers know, this ten-year period is incredibly crucial. It was during this time that the NES reached its zenith with such titles as Contra and Super Mario Bros. 3, the Sega Genesis...

Joystick Soldiers is the first anthology to examine the reciprocal relationship between militarism and video games. War has been an integral theme of the games industry since the invention of the first video game, Spacewar! in 1962.While war video games...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781515457824Author Sean MatukFormat HardbackPage Count 80Imprint Positronic PublishingPublisher Positronic PublishingWeight(grams) 290gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781770413641Author Kaitlin TremblayFormat PaperbackPage Count 136Imprint ECW Press,CanadaPublisher ECW Press,Canada

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781615932283Author Christopher KenworthyFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Michael Wiese ProductionsPublisher Michael Wiese Productions