Author: Kathryn Hulick
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1502619768
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Video games have taken America by storm. Readers will learn about the rise of gaming culture from the first games like Pong to the sensation of Minecraft. This book also examines some of the controversies and innovative technologies that have made gaming one of Americas favorite pastimes.
American Life and Video Games from Pong to Minecraft
Author: Kathryn Hulick
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1502619768
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Video games have taken America by storm. Readers will learn about the rise of gaming culture from the first games like Pong to the sensation of Minecraft. This book also examines some of the controversies and innovative technologies that have made gaming one of Americas favorite pastimes.
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1502619768
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Video games have taken America by storm. Readers will learn about the rise of gaming culture from the first games like Pong to the sensation of Minecraft. This book also examines some of the controversies and innovative technologies that have made gaming one of Americas favorite pastimes.
American Life and Video Games from Pong to Minecraft
Author: Kathryn Hulick
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 150261975X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Video games have taken America by storm. Readers will learn about the rise of gaming culture from the first games like Pong to the sensation of Minecraft. This book also examines some of the controversies and innovative technologies that have made gaming one of Americas favorite pastimes.
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 150261975X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Video games have taken America by storm. Readers will learn about the rise of gaming culture from the first games like Pong to the sensation of Minecraft. This book also examines some of the controversies and innovative technologies that have made gaming one of Americas favorite pastimes.
American Life and Best Sellers from The Catcher in the Rye to The Hunger Games
Author: Diane Dakers
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1502619822
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
A good book has the power to touch readers and provide insightful commentary into the human condition and current events. This title examines the greatest literary hits to take America by storm from the 1950s to present day.
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1502619822
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
A good book has the power to touch readers and provide insightful commentary into the human condition and current events. This title examines the greatest literary hits to take America by storm from the 1950s to present day.
American Life and Communication from the Telephone to Twitter
Author: Cathleen Small
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1502619784
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Today people are more connected than ever, with mobile technologies allowing people from all over the world to connect within seconds through a wide array of social applications. Trace the history of communication from the start of the Internet age to the birth of the smartphone.
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1502619784
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Today people are more connected than ever, with mobile technologies allowing people from all over the world to connect within seconds through a wide array of social applications. Trace the history of communication from the start of the Internet age to the birth of the smartphone.
American Life and Celebrity Icons from Marilyn Monroe to Taylor Swift
Author: Cathleen Small
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1502619806
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Each generation has cultural icons that take the world by storm and mark the most popular trends in America. Take a look back at some of these iconic individuals and trends and their lasting effects on American people and culture.
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1502619806
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Each generation has cultural icons that take the world by storm and mark the most popular trends in America. Take a look back at some of these iconic individuals and trends and their lasting effects on American people and culture.
Video Games and Esports
Author: Michael Maley
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1534568212
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Just as athletes from the NFL and NBA have gained fame and fortune, professional gamers who compete in esports are attracting loyal fans. Esports encompass any competitive, organized gaming endeavor. This competitive activity is becoming a billion-dollar industry. However, some people still argue that playing video games has many negative effects. The ever-evolving world of video games is explained through engaging text that delves into the details so readers gain a full understanding. Full-color photographs, annotated quotes, sidebars, and informative charts highlight the many debates surrounding the popularity of video games.
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1534568212
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Just as athletes from the NFL and NBA have gained fame and fortune, professional gamers who compete in esports are attracting loyal fans. Esports encompass any competitive, organized gaming endeavor. This competitive activity is becoming a billion-dollar industry. However, some people still argue that playing video games has many negative effects. The ever-evolving world of video games is explained through engaging text that delves into the details so readers gain a full understanding. Full-color photographs, annotated quotes, sidebars, and informative charts highlight the many debates surrounding the popularity of video games.
A History of Competitive Gaming
Author: Lu Zhouxiang
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 100058853X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Competitive gaming, or esports – referring to competitive tournaments of video games among both casual gamers and professional players – began in the early 1970s with small competitions like the one held at Stanford University in October 1972, where some 20 researchers and students attended. By 2022 the estimated revenue of the global esports industry is in excess of $947 million, with over 200 million viewers worldwide. Regardless of views held about competitive gaming, esports have become a modern economic and cultural phenomenon. This book studies the full history of competitive gaming from the 1970s to the 2010s against the background of the arrival of the electronic and computer age. It investigates how competitive gaming has grown into a new form of entertainment, a sport-like competition, a lucrative business and a unique cultural sensation. It also explores the role of competitive gaming in the development of the video game industry, making a distinctive contribution to our knowledge and understanding of the history of video games. A History of Competitive Gaming will appeal to all those interested in the business and culture of gaming, as well as those studying modern technological culture.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 100058853X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Competitive gaming, or esports – referring to competitive tournaments of video games among both casual gamers and professional players – began in the early 1970s with small competitions like the one held at Stanford University in October 1972, where some 20 researchers and students attended. By 2022 the estimated revenue of the global esports industry is in excess of $947 million, with over 200 million viewers worldwide. Regardless of views held about competitive gaming, esports have become a modern economic and cultural phenomenon. This book studies the full history of competitive gaming from the 1970s to the 2010s against the background of the arrival of the electronic and computer age. It investigates how competitive gaming has grown into a new form of entertainment, a sport-like competition, a lucrative business and a unique cultural sensation. It also explores the role of competitive gaming in the development of the video game industry, making a distinctive contribution to our knowledge and understanding of the history of video games. A History of Competitive Gaming will appeal to all those interested in the business and culture of gaming, as well as those studying modern technological culture.
Game On!
Author: Dustin Hansen
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250080959
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
"A middle-grade nonfiction book about the history and impact on pop culture of video games"--
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250080959
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
"A middle-grade nonfiction book about the history and impact on pop culture of video games"--
Western Japaneseness: Intercultural Translations of Japan in Western Media
Author: Frank Jacob
Publisher: Vernon Press
ISBN: 1648891543
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Our images of non-Western cultures are often based on stereotypes that are replicated over the years. These stereotypes often appear in popular media and are responsible for a pre-set image of otherness. The present book investigates these processes and the media representation of otherness, especially as an artificial construct based on stereotypes and their repetition, in the case of Japan. 'Western Japaneseness' thereby illustrates how the Western image of Japan in popular media is rather a construct that, in a way, replicated itself, instead of a more serious encounter with a foreign and different cultural context. This book will be of great value to students and academics who hold interest in media studies, Japanese studies, and cultural studies. It will also appeal to a broader audience with interests in Japan more generally.
Publisher: Vernon Press
ISBN: 1648891543
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Our images of non-Western cultures are often based on stereotypes that are replicated over the years. These stereotypes often appear in popular media and are responsible for a pre-set image of otherness. The present book investigates these processes and the media representation of otherness, especially as an artificial construct based on stereotypes and their repetition, in the case of Japan. 'Western Japaneseness' thereby illustrates how the Western image of Japan in popular media is rather a construct that, in a way, replicated itself, instead of a more serious encounter with a foreign and different cultural context. This book will be of great value to students and academics who hold interest in media studies, Japanese studies, and cultural studies. It will also appeal to a broader audience with interests in Japan more generally.
All Your Base Are Belong to Us
Author: Harold Goldberg
Publisher: Crown Archetype
ISBN: 0307463567
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Through the stories of gaming's greatest innovations and most beloved creations, journalist Harold Goldberg captures the creativity, controversy--and passion--behind the videogame's meteoric rise to the top of the pop-culture pantheon. Over the last fifty years, video games have grown from curiosities to fads to trends to one of the world's most popular forms of mass entertainment. But as the gaming industry grows in numerous directions and everyone talks about the advance of the moment, few explore and seek to understand the forces behind this profound evolution. How did we get from Space Invaders to Grand Theft Auto? How exactly did gaming become a $50 billion industry and a dominant pop culture form? What are the stories, the people, the innovations, and the fascinations behind this incredible growth? Through extensive interviews with gaming's greatest innovators, both its icons and those unfairly forgotten by history, All Your Base Are Belong To Us sets out to answer these questions, exposing the creativity, odd theories--and passion--behind the twenty-first century's fastest-growing medium. Go inside the creation of: Grand Theft Auto * World of Warcraft * Bioshock * Kings Quest * Bejeweled * Madden Football * Super Mario Brothers * Myst * Pong * Donkey Kong * Crash Bandicoot * The 7th Guest * Tetris * Shadow Complex * Everquest * The Sims * And many more!
Publisher: Crown Archetype
ISBN: 0307463567
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Through the stories of gaming's greatest innovations and most beloved creations, journalist Harold Goldberg captures the creativity, controversy--and passion--behind the videogame's meteoric rise to the top of the pop-culture pantheon. Over the last fifty years, video games have grown from curiosities to fads to trends to one of the world's most popular forms of mass entertainment. But as the gaming industry grows in numerous directions and everyone talks about the advance of the moment, few explore and seek to understand the forces behind this profound evolution. How did we get from Space Invaders to Grand Theft Auto? How exactly did gaming become a $50 billion industry and a dominant pop culture form? What are the stories, the people, the innovations, and the fascinations behind this incredible growth? Through extensive interviews with gaming's greatest innovators, both its icons and those unfairly forgotten by history, All Your Base Are Belong To Us sets out to answer these questions, exposing the creativity, odd theories--and passion--behind the twenty-first century's fastest-growing medium. Go inside the creation of: Grand Theft Auto * World of Warcraft * Bioshock * Kings Quest * Bejeweled * Madden Football * Super Mario Brothers * Myst * Pong * Donkey Kong * Crash Bandicoot * The 7th Guest * Tetris * Shadow Complex * Everquest * The Sims * And many more!