An avid gamer and sharp media critic explains meritocracy's negative contribution to video
game culture—and what can be done about it Video games have brought entertainment …

The objective of this book is to introduce the specialized translation sub-domain known as
“game localization”(Chandler 2005) within the more established domain of localization. In …

What is video game culture, however? What does it mean to have a culture defined by the
consumption of a particular medium? Moreover, what are the implications of defining this …

An examination of work—including the organization of work and the market forces that
surround it—through the lens of the collaborative practice of game development. Rank-and …

Complex computer and video games may provide a vehicle, based on appropriate
theoretical concepts, to transform the educational landscape. Building on the original game …

Examining a wide range of Japanese videogames, including arcade fighting games, PC-
based strategy games and console JRPGs, this book assesses their cultural significance …

The book is concerned with narrative in digital media that changes according to user input—
Interactive Digital Narrative (IDN). It provides a broad overview of current issues and future …

Gamification is an increasingly common marketing tool. Yet, to date, there has been little
examination of its ethical implications. In light of the potential implications of this type of …

Develops third-space theory by engaging with zines produced by feminists and queers of
color. Zines in Third Space develops third-space theory with a practical engagement in the …

In research about digital game-based learning, the likely negative perceptions of parents are
often enlisted as a barrier toward the adoption of games in classroom settings. Teachers …