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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 9781983760990Author QuasimodoxFormat PaperbackPage Count 278Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

Anna Anthropy, game designer extraordinaire, will show you how to do everything from building a game map to creating animations and debugging the end product. Take a peek inside the history of video game design, learn programming basics, and turn your...

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...

GAME BOY MODDING will provide readers with a detailed process for purchasing, refurbishing, modding, and customising several Nintendo handheld consoles. The consoles and customisations are widely available and affordable for all gamers to try on their...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

Age range 12+Set in the world of Blizzards award-winning video game franchise Diablo, witness the birth of a hero!Jacob has fled from his homeland in the north led by the visions of an ancient prophet.Jacob finds his destiny in the sword of an archangel...

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...

Leading with Sound is the must-have companion guide to working on video game projects. Focused on the creative, collaborative, philosophical and organizational skills behind game sound and eschewing the technical, this book celebrates the subjects most...

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...

Here's a fun-filled trip back in time to the colorful arcades of the 1970s and '80s. More than 600 photos present the dot-munching PAC MAN, bomb-dropping SPACE INVADERS, and other favorites. Nostalgic baby boomers have made arcade video games one of the...

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...

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...

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...

For many, video games are like magic. They hide in the dark and then appear from nowhere, fully formed. Based on over a dozen firsthand interviews that cover genre-defining games and the titles that inspired them Metal Gear Solid, Thief, Deus Ex,...

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

The greatest trick the videogame industry ever pulled was convincing the world that videogames were games rather than a medium for making metagames. Elegantly defined as "games about games," metagames implicate a diverse range of practices that stray...

Apologies no description as yet for this book is available. We are dedicated to providing you with an extensive selection of science fiction books from a variety of authors and publishers. Our collection ranges from classic titles to the latest releases,...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780964384804Author Leonard HermanFormat HardbackPage Count 868Imprint Rolenta PressPublisher Rolenta PressWeight(grams) 1705gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 46mm

Collecting the artwork behind the fan-favorite game -- Mega Man X DiVE! This action-platforming adventure has written a new chapter in the era of Mega Man X. Classic characters X, Zero, and Axl are joined by newcomers like RiCO, iCO, and ViA, plus guest...