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Paperback. Condizione: New. The word "control" has many implications for video games. On a basic level, without player control, there is no experience. Much of the video game industry focuses on questions of control and ways to improve play to make the gamer feel more connected to the virtual world. The sixteen essays in this collection offer critical examinations of the issue of control in video games, including different ways to theorize and define control within video gaming and how control impacts game design and game play. Close readings of specific games--including Grand Theft Auto IV, Call of Duty: Black Ops, and Dragon Age: Origins--consider how each locates elements of control in their structures. As video games increasingly become a major force in the media landscape, this important contribution to the field of game studies provides a valuable framework for understanding their growing impact. …

Paperback. Condizione: Near Fine. First Edition. [16] pp. bw plates (one color), stapled pictorial wraps, 8vo. ; Sharp corners, no ownership markings. : Well packaged, ships with tracking.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The word "control" has many implications for video games. On a basic level, without player control, there is no experience. Much of the video game industry focuses on questions of control and ways to improve play to make the gamer feel more connected to the virtual world. The sixteen essays in this collection offer critical examinations of the issue of control in video games, including different ways to theorize and define control within video gaming and how control impacts game design and game play. Close readings of specific games--including Grand Theft Auto IV, Call of Duty: Black Ops, and Dragon Age: Origins--consider how each locates elements of control in their structures. As video games increasingly become a major force in the media landscape, this important contribution to the field of game studies provides a valuable framework for understanding their growing impact. "The sixteen essays in this collection offer critical examinations of the issue of control in video games, including different ways to theorize and define control within video gaming and how control impacts game design and game play. Close readings of specific games consider how each locates elements of control in their structures"--Provided by publisher. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback / softback. Condizione: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

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First Edition. First edition. Softcover. [8 pages.] Exhibition catalog for a show that ran December 12, 1987 through February 28, 1988. Features text by Matthew Wysocki along with a brief note by Parker. Includes 1 color image, biographical information, list of previous exhibitions, list of publications and selected collections. A fine copy in stapled wrappers. Scarce, with only 1 copy listed in OCLC.…

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 228 pages. 8.90x0.70x5.90 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condizione: New. The Bloomsbury Handbook of Sex and Sexuality in Game Studies consists of a comprehensive collection of essays that review and supplement current work focusing on sex and sexuality in games. The chapters provide insight into sexual content in games, representation of various sexualities, and player experience. Together they contribute to a growing field of work concerning two, difficult to define, phenomena: the borders of sex and sexuality and video games. As we frequently see debates and discussions over who gets to love whom and who gets to exist in their true self, this handbook plays a part in outlining the parameters of crucial issues within the games that we play.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 268 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A lovely copy in stapled wraps. Book.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The word "control" has many implications for video games. On a basic level, without player control, there is no experience. Much of the video game industry focuses on questions of control and ways to improve play to make the gamer feel more connected to the virtual world. The sixteen essays in this collection offer critical examinations of the issue of control in video games, including different ways to theorize and define control within video gaming and how control impacts game design and game play. Close readings of specific games--including Grand Theft Auto IV, Call of Duty: Black Ops, and Dragon Age: Origins--consider how each locates elements of control in their structures. As video games increasingly become a major force in the media landscape, this important contribution to the field of game studies provides a valuable framework for understanding their growing impact. "The sixteen essays in this collection offer critical examinations of the issue of control in video games, including different ways to theorize and define control within video gaming and how control impacts game design and game play. Close readings of specific games consider how each locates elements of control in their structures"--Provided by publisher. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

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hardcover. Condizione: Fine.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 392 pages. 10.01x7.01x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condizione: New. The word "control" has many implications for video games. On a basic level, without player control, there is no experience. Much of the video game industry focuses on questions of control and ways to improve play to make the gamer feel more connected to the virtual world. The sixteen essays in this collection offer critical examinations of the issue of control in video games, including different ways to theorize and define control within video gaming and how control impacts game design and game play. Close readings of specific games--including Grand Theft Auto IV, Call of Duty: Black Ops, and Dragon Age: Origins--consider how each locates elements of control in their structures. As video games increasingly become a major force in the media landscape, this important contribution to the field of game studies provides a valuable framework for understanding their growing impact. …

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Hanover, NH: The Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, 1972. (7.75 x 6.75 in, 16.7 x 17 cm). np. First edition. Original stapled wrappers (some rubbing and soiling to covers; internally fine). Please see images.Contains 24 black and white illustrations of photographs by Walker Evans. Additionally, two black and white photographs of Walker Evans (one dated 1972, one not dated). Preface by Matthew Wysocki. [Reference: Roger Kingston, Walker Evans in Print: An Illustrated Bibliography, 1995, No. 47, p.23 .] A nice copy of a scarce Walker Evans title. Inquiries welcomed.…

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condizione: New. The Bloomsbury Handbook of Sex and Sexuality in Game Studies consists of a comprehensive collection of essays that review and supplement current work focusing on sex and sexuality in games. The chapters provide insight into sexual content in games, representation of various sexualities, and player experience. Together they contribute to a growing field of work concerning two, difficult to define, phenomena: the borders of sex and sexuality and video games. As we frequently see debates and discussions over who gets to love whom and who gets to exist in their true self, this handbook plays a part in outlining the parameters of crucial issues within the games that we play.…

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.