| Video Girl: A Quick Evolution of Female Characters in Video Games Contributor(s): Oviatt, Mandy (Author) |
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ISBN: 1505508894 ISBN-13: 9781505508895 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $6.64 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Women's Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.17 lbs) 46 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: How are women portrayed in Video Games? Does Gender change the way characters are designed. Video Girl: A Quick Evolution of Female Characters in Video Games (Social Science/Women's Studies) is an exploration of video game characters in the first decade of the 21st century The video game industry has become one of the most rapidly growing industries over the last few decades, and in recent years, game developers have begun to recognize the female game-playing audience by having some spectacular female player and non-player characters included in their games. Video Girl is a short examination of female characters in video games and the female game player, written with the non-video game player in mind. The book explores the most influential characters developed from 2001-2010, studies the history of Lara Croft, and delves into the film The Gamer. Even if you don't play video games, Video Girl can help you understand girls in the games |