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The Video Game Explosion
Greenwood Publishing Group 2007; US$ 75.00Once dismissed as a fleeting fad of the young and frivolous, this booming industry has not only proven its staying power, but promises to continue driving the future of new media and emerging technologies. The Video Game Explosion: A History from PONG to PlayStation and Beyond traces the growth of a global phenomenon that has become an integral part... more...
The Making of Second Life
HarperCollins 2009; US$ 13.99The wholly virtual world known as Second Life has attracted more than a million active users, millions of dollars, and created its own?very real?economy. The Making of Second Life is the behind-the-scenes story of the Web 2.0 revolution's most improbable enterprise: the creation of a virtual 3-D world with its own industries, culture, and... more...
Second Life In-World Travel Guide (Adobe Reader)
Pearson Education 2007; US$ 17.99Some new users to Second Life may find that it can be very difficult to navigate this new 3D space and even harder to find some of the more interesting places to visit. Many of the best places to visit in Second Life have remained a secret to the most active and seasoned users, until now! Now there is a guide for everyone who wants to access the top... more...
Second Life For Dummies
Wiley 2008; US$ 24.99You’ve heard all about Second Life. Maybe you’ve already jumped with both feet—and gotten stuck. Or maybe you’re a Second Life veteran who wants to build something or run a business. Fear not! Second Life For Dummies is hear to hold your hand, pat your back, and cheer you on through this new and enchanting reality. Written... more...
The Business and Culture of Digital Games
SAGE Publications 2006; US$ 57.00Combining theoretical and empirical analysis of the production, content and consumption of computer games, Aphra Kerr explores this all-pervasive, but under-theorized, aspect of our media environment. Kerr examines: games as a new media form; design, development and marketing of games; and the use of games in public and private spaces. more...
Understanding Digital Games
SAGE Publications 2006; US$ 55.00The study of digital games is a lively area of research and theorising which draws upon perspectives from a range of disciplines, including sociology, psychology, media and film studies, economics, business, gender studies and computer science. This book brings together these perspectives to offer a unique survey of this field. more...
Game Boys
Penguin Group US 2008; US$ 17.00A year inside the fierce rivalries and big business of competitive videogaming A technology-fueled spin on a classic sports tale, Game Boys profiles "cyber-athletes" who compete for dominance in the professional gaming circuit, a world populated with rivalries, big egos, corporate sponsorships, and large cash prizes. Michael Kane's pioneering... more...
Cinematic Game Secrets for Creative Directors and Producers
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 39.95Cinematography for Games covers the space between the game and film industries by pointing out the most relevant cinematic techniques in today's hottest games, and including interviews with the game industry's greatest luminaries (including Will Wright: Sims legend, Harvey Smith, legendary game Deus Ex, Warren Spector creator of one of the original... more...
Dungeon Master For Dummies
Wiley 2008; US$ 24.99If you’re a Dungeons & Dragons fan, you’ve surely thought of becoming a Dungeon Master. Learning to be a DM isn’t as hard as you might think, especially if you have Dungeon Master 4th Edition For Dummies tucked into your bag of tricks! From organizing your first D&D game to dealing with difficult players, this book covers... more...









