Digital Role-Playing Game and Technical Communication, The: A History of Bethesda, BioWare, and CD Projekt Red
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Book Synopsis: With annual gross sales surpassing 100 billion U.S. dollars each of the last two years, the digital games industry may one day challenge theatrical-release movies as the highest-grossing entertainment media in the world. In their examination of the tremendous cultural influence of digital games, Daniel Reardon and David Wright analyze three companies that have shaped the industry: Bethesda, located in Rockville, Maryland, USA; BioWare in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; and CD Projekt Red in Warsaw, Poland. Each company has used social media and technical content in the games to promote players' belief that players control the companies' game narratives. The result has been at times explosive, as empowered players often attempted to co-op the creative processes of games through discussion board forum demands, fund-raising campaigns to persuade companies to change or add game content, and modifications ("modding") of the games through fan-created downloads. The result has changed the way we understand the interactive nature of digital games and the power of fan culture to shape those games.
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Looking for an intriguing journey through the world of digital games? Look no further than "Digital Role-Playing Game and Technical Communication: A History of Bethesda, BioWare, and CD Projekt Red". This captivating book by Daniel Reardon and David Wright takes you behind the scenes of three industry giants who have redefined the gaming landscape. With annual sales skyrocketing to over 100 billion U.S. dollars, digital games are on track to dethrone movies as the highest-grossing entertainment media.
Discover the secrets of Bethesda, BioWare, and CD Projekt Red as they masterfully blend social media and technical content to immerse players in unforgettable narratives. By granting players unprecedented control over game storylines, these companies empower them to shape the digital world according to their desires. The result? Explosive interactions, heated debates, and a realignment of power dynamics between gamers and developers.
Unleash your creativity and join a community where players take the helm. In the pages of this remarkable book, you'll witness players seizing control through discussion board forum demands, crowdfunding campaigns to influence game content, and fan-created modifications. Prepare to have your mind expanded as you grasp the incredible influence of fan culture on the future of digital games.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary exploration of the interactive nature of gaming and the boundless power of fan culture. Pick up your copy of "Digital Role-Playing Game and Technical Communication" now and embark on a thrilling journey that will forever change the way you view the world of digital games.
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