Online Gaming in Context: The social and cultural significance of online games

By Ben Light and Victoria K. Gosling

Book Overview

This book explores patterns of gameplay and sociality afforded by online gaming. Bringing together essays from leading and emerging academics, this book explores key issues in understanding online gaming, including: patterns of play, legality, production, identity, gamer communities, communication, social exclusion and inclusion, and considers future directions in online gaming.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415714974
• ISBN13: 9780415714976
• Release Date: July 2013
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"