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Game On Paperback – August 3, 2002

by Lucien King (Author)

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Video games have come a long way since the first ever computer game, Spacewar, was developed at MIT in 1962 using technology developed to further man's attempts at space travel. In the last ten years games have developed rapidly to become one of the most profitable entertainment sectors in the world, giving rise to a billion dollar creative industry. The technical capabilities of game design have made a remarkable simulation of reality possible. The influence of video games is so pervasive that game characters, such as Lara Croft of Tomb raider, have become cultural icons. Games have also influenced music and film. The first animated movie based on a game, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, recently set a new standard for computer graphics animation using characters that are almost indistinguishable from human actors.

Game On examines the world of video games from a global perspective. Highly illustrated throughout, the book is structured around key themes, ranging from characters in games to future technical developments. It will appeal to readers of all ages and backgrounds, both those who play and those involved in the production of games.

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144 pages
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English
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Universe
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August 3, 2002
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8.5 x 0.6 x 10.9 inches
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0789307782
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978-0789307781
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Lucien King has wide experience in the games industry. Most recently he worked for Rockstar Games, identifying and developing new talent. Before that he worked in the gaming division of Bertlesmann.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Universe (August 3, 2002)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0789307782
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0789307781
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.75 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.6 x 10.9 inches

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jccalhoun

good intro, not very deep, by design

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 22, 2002

This book accompanies the Game On exhibit. As such it is a good introduction to the growing field of game studies. It makes a good introduction to those who have never thought of videogames as anything but entertainment and shows that videogames are just as worthy of serious academic thought as film or television.
That being said, it is only an introduction and does not break any new ground. For someone who is already interested in game studies, this book may be too superficial and lacking in any in-depth analysis. However, this is not what it is attempting to do, and it should be evaluated on thsoe terms.
It is richly illistrated throughout and has a nice design. I found the second half of the book to be more interestiing, and found myself asking why some of the articles in the first half were included.
Overall, a good introduction with nice pictures. So if you are new to game studies, pick it up, if not you may want to pass, or try to find a used copy at best.

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The Professor

Just not worth one's time for the subject it covers.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 27, 2009

There are many better texts on video games out there. Not only that, this book is really misleading by the title. It doesn't ever go into much detail on the history or culture of video games at all. As one who teaches a course on the subject, I really didn't find more than a couple of ideas in the entire book. Also, this isn't so much a book as it is a collection of essays.

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Android66

Reading the Rants of Unknown People

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 26, 2003

This book is subtitled "The History and Culture of Videogames," but it focuses on the latter, not the former. Granted, there are a lot of nice photographs of consoles and screenshots of games, but the bulk of the book consists of essays from little-known authors, freelance writers, and assorted educators who are (at most) nominally involved with the videogame industry. Some of their opinions are interesting, but most offer little in the way of entertainment or educational value.
The book might have been fine as a companion to a museum show (which it apparently was), but as a stand-alone volume it is lacking. Even though there aren't very many books written on the subject of videogames, I can't recommend this one. Game Over, High Score, and The First Quarter are more educational, Supercade has more information and better pictures, and Arcade Fever is more entertaining.

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