Video Game Art Reader
Video Game Art Reader

Author: Tiffany Funk

Publisher: Amherst College Press

Published: 2022-04

Total Pages: 91

ISBN-13: 1943208433

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The inaugural issue of VGAR celebrates video game culture as inclusive and global. Opening with an interview with the art director of the first independent Cuban video game, Savior, while the following essays from art historians, literary theorists, game designers, artists, educators, museum curators, and programmers all engage with video games as an important part of the global art landscape. Each engages with what makes good game art with special attention to the transnational cadre of gamers that play them. Contributions by Jesse de Vos, Jacob Euteneuer, Monica Evans, Tiffany Funk, René Glas, Eddie Lohmeyer, Evan Meaney, Kieran Nolan, Josuhe Pagliery, Sercan Şengün, Teresa Silva, Christopher W. Totten, and Jasper van Vught.

Game On, Hollywood!
Game On, Hollywood!

Author: Gretchen Papazian

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2013-02-18

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 078647114X

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The 14 essays in Game on, Hollywood! take on several points of game and film intersection. They look at storylines, aesthetics, mechanics, and production. The book is about adaptation (video game to film, film to video game), but it is even more about narrative. The essays draw attention to the ways and possibilities of telling a story. They consider differences and similarities across modes of storytelling (showing, telling, interacting), explore the consequences of time, place and ideology, and propose critical approaches to the vastness of narrative in the age of multimedia storytelling. The video games and film texts discussed include The Warriors (1979 film; 2005 video game), GoldenEye (1995 film), GoldenEye 007 (1997 and 2011 video games), Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2000-2004, television show), Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds (2003 video game), Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2003 video game; 2010 film), the Star Wars franchise empire (1977 on), Afro Samurai (2009 video game), and Disney's Epic Mickey (2010 video game).

Brain Repair
Brain Repair

Author: Olivia Parker

Publisher: Publifye AS

Published: 2024-10-14

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 8233933171

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""Brain Repair"" explores the groundbreaking concept of the brain's self-healing capabilities and cutting-edge strategies for enhancing neurological recovery. This comprehensive book delves into three key areas: neuroplasticity, regenerative medicine, and holistic approaches to brain health. It challenges the long-held belief that the adult brain is fixed and unchangeable, presenting compelling evidence for its remarkable plasticity and capacity for regeneration. The book guides readers through a logical progression of ideas, starting with an introduction to neuroplasticity and its implications for brain repair. It then explores regenerative medicine techniques, including stem cell therapy and growth factor treatments, which show promise in repairing damaged brain tissue. Finally, it offers practical, everyday strategies for optimizing brain health, such as dietary recommendations and cognitive training exercises. Throughout, the authors strike a balance between academic rigor and accessibility, using clear explanations and relatable analogies to convey complex neuroscientific concepts. What sets ""Brain Repair"" apart is its integration of cutting-edge research with actionable, evidence-based strategies. By combining scientific facts with compelling stories of remarkable recoveries, the book offers valuable insights for health-conscious individuals, medical professionals, and anyone interested in neurological health. It empowers readers with knowledge and practical tools to take an active role in their brain wellness, potentially transforming our approach to cognitive health and neurological recovery.

Encyclopedia of Video Games [3 volumes]
Encyclopedia of Video Games [3 volumes]

Author: Mark J. P. Wolf

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2021-05-24

Total Pages: 1173

ISBN-13:

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Now in its second edition, the Encyclopedia of Video Games: The Culture, Technology, and Art of Gaming is the definitive, go-to resource for anyone interested in the diverse and expanding video game industry. This three-volume encyclopedia covers all things video games, including the games themselves, the companies that make them, and the people who play them. Written by scholars who are exceptionally knowledgeable in the field of video game studies, it notes genres, institutions, important concepts, theoretical concerns, and more and is the most comprehensive encyclopedia of video games of its kind, covering video games throughout all periods of their existence and geographically around the world. This is the second edition of Encyclopedia of Video Games: The Culture, Technology, and Art of Gaming, originally published in 2012. All of the entries have been revised to accommodate changes in the industry, and an additional volume has been added to address the recent developments, advances, and changes that have occurred in this ever-evolving field. This set is a vital resource for scholars and video game aficionados alike.

What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy. Second Edition
What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy. Second Edition

Author: James Paul Gee

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2014-12-02

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1466886420

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Cognitive Development in a Digital Age James Paul Gee begins his classic book with "I want to talk about video games–yes, even violent video games–and say some positive things about them." With this simple but explosive statement, one of America's most well-respected educators looks seriously at the good that can come from playing video games. This revised edition expands beyond mere gaming, introducing readers to fresh perspectives based on games like World of Warcraft and Half-Life 2. It delves deeper into cognitive development, discussing how video games can shape our understanding of the world. An undisputed must-read for those interested in the intersection of education, technology, and pop culture, What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy challenges traditional norms, examines the educational potential of video games, and opens up a discussion on the far-reaching impacts of this ubiquitous aspect of modern life.

Game On!
Game On!

Author: Dustin Hansen

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2016-11-22

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1250080959

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"A middle-grade nonfiction book about the history and impact on pop culture of video games"--

The Digital Plenitude
The Digital Plenitude

Author: Jay David Bolter

Publisher: MIT Press

Published: 2019-05-07

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 0262352516

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How the creative abundance of today's media culture was made possible by the decline of elitism in the arts and the rise of digital media. Media culture today encompasses a universe of forms—websites, video games, blogs, books, films, television and radio programs, magazines, and more—and a multitude of practices that include making, remixing, sharing, and critiquing. This multiplicity is so vast that it cannot be comprehended as a whole. In this book, Jay David Bolter traces the roots of our media multiverse to two developments in the second half of the twentieth century: the decline of elite art and the rise of digital media. Bolter explains that we no longer have a collective belief in “Culture with a capital C.” The hierarchies that ranked, for example, classical music as more important than pop, literary novels as more worthy than comic books, and television and movies as unserious have broken down. The art formerly known as high takes its place in the media plenitude. The elite culture of the twentieth century has left its mark on our current media landscape in the form of what Bolter calls “popular modernism.” Meanwhile, new forms of digital media have emerged and magnified these changes, offering new platforms for communication and expression. Bolter outlines a series of dichotomies that characterize our current media culture: catharsis and flow, the continuous rhythm of digital experience; remix (fueled by the internet's vast resources for sampling and mixing) and originality; history (not replayable) and simulation (endlessly replayable); and social media and coherent politics.