{"product_id":"understanding-video-games-the-essential-introduction-1138849820","title":"Understanding Video Games: The Essential Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1138849820\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egenfeldt-Nielsen, Simon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Video Games is a crucial guide for newcomers to video game studies and experienced game scholars alike. This revised and updated third edition of the pioneering text provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of game studies, and highlights changes in the gaming industry, advances in video game scholarship, and recent trends in game design and development-including mobile, casual, educational, and indie gaming.In the third edition of this textbook, students will:Learn the major theories and schools of thought used to study games, including ludology and narratology;Understand the commercial and organizational aspects of the game industry;Trace the history of games, from the board games of ancient Egypt to the rise of mobile gaming;Explore the aesthetics of game design, including rules, graphics, audio, and time;Analyze the narrative strategies and genre approaches used in video games;Consider the debate surrounding the effects of violent video games and the impact of \"serious games.\"Featuring discussion questions, recommended games, a glossary of key terms, and an interactive online video game history timeline, Understanding Video Games provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in examining the ways video games are reshaping entertainment and society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51971347939616,"sku":"NEW1138849820","price":28.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/6182HQ_58NL.jpg?v=1783767386","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/understanding-video-games-the-essential-introduction-1138849820","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}