Thinking about video games interviews with the experts

"The growth in popularity and complexity of video games has spurred new interest in how games are developed and in the research and technology behind them. David Heineman brings together some of the most iconic, influential, and interesting voices from across the gaming industry and asks them t...

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Main Author: Heineman, David S.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Bloomington : Indiana University Press, [2015]
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Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Participants
  • Introduction
  • Section 1.
  • Games and history.
  • Nolan Bushnell: learning from the past
  • Chris Melissinos: art and video games
  • Eugene Jarvis: games and design
  • Henry Lowood: Archiving and games
  • Section 2.
  • Games and economy.
  • Ed Fries: the economics and politics of a launch
  • Kellee Santiago: independent game development
  • Chris Grant: games and press
  • Edward Castronova: games, economics, and policies
  • Section 3.
  • Games and culture.
  • Jamie Dilion: games, community, and charity
  • Casey Hudson: games and emotions
  • Ian Bogost: anxieties, procedures, and game studies
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • Works cited
  • Index.