Game Invaders: The Theory and Understanding of Computer Games

by Clive Fencott, Paul Massey, Mike Lockyer, et al.

Book Overview

Presenting a holistic and thoroughly practical investigation of the true nature of computer games that arms readers with a small yet powerful set of theories for developing unique approaches to understanding games. Game Invaders fully integrates genre theory, new media aesthetics, perceptual opportunities, and semiotics into a practical DIY toolkit for games analysis--offering detailed guidance for how to conduct in-depth critiques of game content...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470597186
• ISBN13: 9780470597187
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Computer Society PR
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"