Multiplayer: The Social Aspects of Digital Gaming (Routledge Studies in European Communication Research and Education)
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Description
Book Synopsis: In the past decade, digital games have become a widely accepted form of media entertainment, moving from the traditional 'core gamer' community into the mainstream media market. With millions of people now enjoying gaming as interactive entertainment, there has been a huge increase in interest in social multiplayer gaming activities. However, despite the explosive growth in the field over the past decade, many aspects of social gaming still remain unexplored, especially from a media and communication studies perspective.
Multiplayer: Social Aspects of Digital Gaming is the first edited volume of its kind that takes a closer look at the various forms of human interaction in and around digital games, providing an overview of debates, past and present.
The book is divided into five sections that explore the following areas:
- Social Aspects of Digital Gaming
- Social Interactions in Virtual Worlds
- Online Gaming
- Co-located and Console Gaming
- Risks and Challenges of Social Gaming
This engaging interdisciplinary book will appeal to upper level students, postgrads, and researchers in games research, specifically those focusing on new media and digital games, as well as researchers in media studies and mass communication.
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Looking for a book that explores the social aspects of digital gaming? Look no further! Introducing "Multiplayer: The Social Aspects of Digital Gaming," a groundbreaking publication from Routledge Studies in European Communication Research and Education. With the rise of gaming as a mainstream media form, it's time to delve into the world of social multiplayer gaming activities.
Uncover the unexplored aspects of social gaming from a media and communication studies perspective with this first-of-its-kind edited volume. "Multiplayer" offers an overview of debates, past and present, surrounding the various forms of human interaction in and around digital games.
Divided into five comprehensive sections, this book covers a wide range of topics. Learn about the social aspects of digital gaming, social interactions in virtual worlds, online gaming, co-located and console gaming, as well as the risks and challenges associated with social gaming. This interdisciplinary book is sure to captivate upper level students, postgrads, and researchers in games research, new media, digital games, media studies, and mass communication.
Don't miss the opportunity to gain deep insights into the ever-evolving world of social gaming. Enhance your knowledge and discover the impact of multiplayer interactions with "Multiplayer: The Social Aspects of Digital Gaming." Order your copy today!
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