Guns, Grenades, and Grunts: First-Person Shooter Games Contributor(s): Voorhees, Gerald A. (Editor), Call, Joshua (Editor), Whitlock, Katie (Editor) |
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ISBN: 144114224X ISBN-13: 9781441142245 Publisher: Continuum OUR PRICE: $217.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Popular Culture - Social Science | Media Studies |
Dewey: 306.487 |
LCCN: 2012462577 |
Series: Approaches to Digital Game Studies |
Physical Information: 1.3" H x 5.5" W x 8.6" (1.65 lbs) 448 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Known for their visibility and tendency to generate controversy, first-person shooter (FPS) games are cultural icons and powder-kegs in American society. Contributors will examine a range of FPS games such as the Doom, Half-Life, System Shock, Deus Ex, Halo, Medal of Honor and Call of Duty franchises. By applying and enriching a broad range of perspectives, this volume will address the cultural relevance and place of the genre in game studies, game theory and the cultures of game players. |