Video & Mobile

This book offers new ways of thinking about and assessing the impact of virtual reality on its users. It argues that we must go beyond traditional psychological concepts of VR "presence" to better understand the many varieties of virtual experiences.The...

The Avatar Faculty creatively examines the parallels between spiritual and digital activities to explore the roles that symbolic second selves-avatars-can play in our lives. The use of avatars can allow for what anthropologists call ecstasy, from the...

Video games have long been seen as the exclusive territory of young, heterosexual white males. In a media landscape dominated by such gamers, players who do not fit this mold, including women, people of color, and LGBT people, are often brutalized in...

Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption II, set in 1911 and 1899, are the most-played American history video games since The Oregon Trail. Beloved by millions, they've been widely acclaimed for their realism and attention to detail. But how do they...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262534543Author Nathan AlticeFormat PaperbackPage Count 440Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press LtdSeries Platform StudiesDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 19mm

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,...

* For readers intrigued by 3D video games as a hobby or a potential career, this book offers an introduction to the world of 3D game animation and provides step-by-step instructions on creating storyboards, scenery, characters, and even software * Cover...

Tim Summers provides an engaging introduction to video game music aimed at game fans, music enthusiasts, budding composers, music professionals, and anyone with an interest in the topic. Based on the latest research, chapters explore a wide variety of...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262547390Author Peter D. McDonaldFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781418432652Author Mark EastmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint AuthorHousePublisher AuthorHouseWeight(grams) 237gDimensions(mm) 280mm * 210mm * 5mm

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781476697710Author Ken HorowitzFormat PaperbackPage Count 183Imprint McFarland & Co IncPublisher McFarland & Co Inc

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913330002Author PiggybackFormat HardbackPage Count 496Imprint Piggyback InteractivePublisher Piggyback InteractiveWeight(grams) 1633gDimensions(mm) 282mm *...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262549417Author Adrienne L. MassanariFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

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...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262044394Author Alex CustodioFormat HardbackPage Count 248Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781773703732Author Terry WolfeFormat PaperbackPage Count 442Imprint Tellwell TalentPublisher Tellwell TalentWeight(grams) 644gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 25mm

Recent years have seen an increase in public attention to identity and representation in video games, including journalists and bloggers holding the digital game industry accountable for the discrimination routinely endured by female gamers, queer...

A source of inspiration and nostalgia, The Little Book of Video Games is a lighthearted collection of 70 of the most iconic and influential classic video games. From arcade favorites like Pong, Pac-Man, Galaga, Dragon's Lair, or Street Fighter to home...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781984820174Author Mojang ABFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Random House WorldsPublisher Random House WorldsSeries MinecraftWeight(grams)...

Video games are among the most popular media on the planet, and billions of people inhabit these virtual worlds on a daily basis. This book investigates the architecture of video games, the buildings, roads and cities in which gamers play out their roles...

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 9781775133544Author Blacknes GuyFormat PaperbackPage Count 66Imprint Blacknes Guy BooksPublisher Blacknes Guy BooksWeight(grams) 195gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262546119Author Pippin BarrFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

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,...

All the topics that a professional AI programmer needs are covered withinEach topic is accompanied by an example game, where the reader simply adds their own code and see the effects their changes haveCovers complex topics but in an easy to read manner...

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

In Mondo Nano Colin Milburn takes his readers on a playful expedition through the emerging landscape of nanotechnology, offering a light-hearted yet critical account of our high-tech world of fun and games. This expedition ventures into discussions of...

Combining theory and practice, this updated new edition provides a complete overview of how to create deep and meaningful quests for games. It uses the Unity game engine in conjunction with Fungus and other free plugins to provide an accessible entry...

What really makes a video game story interactive? What's the best way to create an interactive story?How much control should players be given? Do they really want that control in the first place?Do they even know what they want-or are their stated...

Although the number of commercial Java games is still small compared to those written in C or C++, the market is expanding rapidly. Recent updates to Java make it faster and easier to create powerful gaming applications-particularly Java 3D-is fueling an...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262044837Author Stefan WerningFormat HardbackPage Count 176Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press LtdSeries Playful Thinking

Few video game companies have a history as long and impressive as Sega Enterprises. Long before it took the home video game console market by storm, Sega was already an arcade powerhouse that successfully transferred its experience making coin-operated...

With light and shadow woven together, an unforgettable adventure awaits! Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout combines alchemy and combat for a unique JRPG experience. Atelier Ryza: Official Visual Collection compiles the gorgeous artwork...

Daigo Umehara. He is the most dominant fighting game champion in the world. But before he was Japan's first pro gamer, Daigo was one of many players battling their way through Japanese arcades during the golden age of fighting games. Find out how the...

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...

Examining a wide range of Japanese videogames, including arcade fighting games, PC-based strategy games and console JRPGs, this book assesses their cultural significance and shows how gameplay and context can be analyzed together to understand videogames...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781945294303Author Derek SlatonFormat PaperbackPage Count 280Imprint VGAPublisher VGASeries The Atari 2600 EncyclopediaWeight(grams) 880gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262542630Author Brian UptonFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506713533Author Square EnixFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Dark Horse Comics,U.S.Publisher Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

In recent years, poetry and video games have begun talking to - and taking from - one another in earnest. Poets, ever in pursuit of meaning, now draw inspiration from digital-interactive fantasy worlds, while video game developers aim to enrich their...