Computer games / online games: strategy guides

What is a videogame?

The world of video games has long revolved around a subset of its player base: straight, white males aged 18-25.

Featuring interviews with the creators of 31 popular video games--including Grand Theft Auto, Strider, Maximum Carnage and Pitfall--this book gives a behind-the-scenes look at the origins of some of the most enjoyable and iconic adventure games of all time.

In the vein of their cult-classic dark fantasy titles Demon's Souls (2009) and the Dark Souls franchise (2011, 2014, 2016), game developers FromSoftware released the bleak Gothic horror Bloodborne in 2015.

Pokemon Go is not just play--the game has had an impact on public spaces, social circles and technology, suggesting new ways of experiencing our world.

As video gaming and gaming culture became more mainstream in the 1970s, science fiction authors began to incorporate aspects of each into their work.

Beginning with the structural features of design and play, this book explores video games as both compelling examples of story-telling and important cultural artifacts.

More than 30 years after its 1985 release on the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Mario Bros.

Digital role-playing games such as Rift, Diablo III, and Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning help players develop skills in critical thinking, problem solving, digital literacy, and lifelong learning.

Call of Duty is one of the most culturally significant video game franchises of the 21st century.

Featuring interviews with the creators of 36 popular video games--including Deus Ex, Night Trap, Mortal Kombat, Wasteland and NBA Jam--this book gives a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of some of the most influential and iconic (and sometimes forgotten) games of all time.

Do you make small leaps in your chair while attempting challenging jumps in Tomb Raider?

Today a multinational video game developer, Sega was the first to break Nintendo's grip on the gaming industry, expanding from primarily an arcade game company to become the dominant game console manufacturer in North America.

Since its official release in 2011, Minecraft has sold over 48 million copies across all gaming platforms.

THE ULTIMATE STOCKING FILLER GIFT FOR GAMERSFrom one of the leading Fortnite gamers in the world comes your guide to outclassing the rest at playing games.

Chief Jim Hopper reveals long-awaited secrets to Eleven about his old life as a police detective in New York City, confronting his past before the events of the hit show Stranger Things.

Be on the ball with this game-changing footy favouriteAlright, mate, how s it going?

The brand-new official Minecraft novel is a journey into the unknown!

____________________________________The brand-new official Minecraft novel is an epic battle for survival!

It s time to become a Legend.

LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK AWARD 2020 'You need this.

LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK AWARD 2020 'You need this.

Shoot, ram, skid and loot your way through the ruins of civilisation with Gaslands, a tabletop wargame of car-on-car destruction in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

Shoot, ram, skid and loot your way through the ruins of civilisation with Gaslands, a tabletop wargame of car-on-car destruction in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

As the Allies advance towards Germany, they face dogged resistance from the hard-pressed German forces.

As the Allies advance towards Germany, they face dogged resistance from the hard-pressed German forces.

The OFFICIAL Battle Royale Survival Guide from Epic Games, creators of FORTNITE, the BIGGEST gaming brand in the world.

TEST YOUR BATTLE ROYALE BRAIN!

Draw your favorite Outfits, vehicles, weapons, and more with Epic Games' ONLY official how to draw book, including tips to make your sketches as epic as your in-game achievements and featuring the authentic Fortnite holographic seal.

An easy, step-by-step guide to enable YOU to draw Fortnite's most iconic Outfits, weapons, accessories, and more, brought to you by Epic Games and featuring the authentic Fortnite holographic seal.

Enter the illustrious world of Jessica Clare's billionaires and bridesmaids.

Are you ready to take your game to the next level and dominate your opponents?

Video games represent a unique blend of programming, art, music, and unbridled creativity.

Computer and online games have emerged as a critical area of study due to their implications for business and society, as well as their increased presence in individuals' lives.

This book is a guide to the expanding world of indie gaming.

The ultimate guide to retro game consoles, an ideal reference for collectors and enthusiasts.

This is what you are getting.

Want to build games with iOS technologies?

Want to build games with iOS technologies?

Got a great game idea?

Got a great game idea?

Sure, it's just what you've been clamoring for: an ultra slick, portable version of the most popular console gaming system in the world.

Advances in 3D visualization and physics-based simulation technology make it possible for game developers to create compelling, visually immersive gaming environments that were only dreamed of years ago.

Maybe it was the recent Atari 2600 milestone anniversary that fueled nostalgia for the golden days of computer and console gaming.

Digital Playgrounds explores the key developments, trends, debates, and controversies that have shaped children's commercial digital play spaces over the past two decades.

From school lunchrooms to the White House press room, video games are an integral part of our popular culture, and the industry behind them touches all aspects of our lives, gamer and non-gamer alike.