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Book Synopsis: This handbook collects, for the first time, the state of research on role-playing games (RPGs) across disciplines, cultures, and media in a single, accessible volume. Collaboratively authored by more than 50 key scholars, it traces the history of RPGs, from wargaming precursors to tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons to the rise of live action role-play and contemporary computer RPG and massively multiplayer online RPG franchises, like Fallout and World of Warcraft.
Individual chapters survey the perspectives, concepts, and findings on RPGs from key disciplines, like performance studies, sociology, psychology, education, economics, game design, literary studies, and more. Other chapters integrate insights from RPG studies around broadly significant topics, like transmedia worldbuilding, immersion, transgressive play, or player–character relations. Each chapter includes definitions of key terms and recommended readings to help fans, students, and scholars new to RPG studies find their way into this new interdisciplinary field.
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Are you a fan of role-playing games (RPGs) and want to dive deeper into the fascinating world of these immersive experiences? Look no further than Role-Playing Game Studies: Transmedia Foundations book! This comprehensive handbook brings together the latest research on RPGs from over 50 renowned scholars across various disciplines, cultures, and media.
Whether you're interested in the history of RPGs or the impact they have on society, this book covers it all. From the early days of wargaming to iconic tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons and the ever-expanding world of computer RPGs like Fallout and World of Warcraft, you'll find yourself engrossed in the evolution of this beloved genre.
What sets this book apart is its interdisciplinary approach. With chapters written by experts in performance studies, sociology, psychology, education, economics, game design, literary studies, and more, you'll gain a well-rounded understanding of RPGs from multiple perspectives. Each chapter provides key definitions and recommended readings, making it an invaluable resource for both newcomers and seasoned RPG enthusiasts.
Don't miss your chance to embark on an intellectual journey through the world of RPGs. Expand your knowledge and gain insights that will deepen your appreciation for these immersive gaming experiences. Get your copy of Role-Playing Game Studies: Transmedia Foundations book now!
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