Description: A Mind Forever Voyaging by Dylan Holmes An engaging and entertaining read for veteran gamers and curious newcomers alike, A MindForever Voyaging traces the evolution of interactive video games by examining 13 landmarktitles that challenged convention and captured players imaginations worldwide. Alternativegaming blogger Dylan Holmes focuses on games that tell stories in innovative and fascinatingways and examines the opportunities-and challenges-presented when players are giventhe ability to direct how a story plays out. From the text-based adventure of Planetfall andthe interactive cinema of Heavy Rain to the one-act play of Façade and the simulated world ofShenmue, Holmes showcases the diversity of video game stories that have emerged in the last30 years. Along the way, he addresses such questions as: -How did the introduction of moral choices in video games change the playing field?-What film techniques have enhanced (or detracted from!) the gaming experience?-Can video games aspire to be art? [Hint: Yes!]-What are the benefits, pitfalls, and unintended consequences of players "right tochoose"?-Will the robot Floyd make you cry? Critical analysis, historical perspective, and a gently opinionated personal touch make A MindForever Voyaging an enlightening read that captures the best that video games have to offer. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Dylan Holmes is a technical writer and independent journalist living in Seattle, Washington. His interests include gaming (video and otherwise), film, and discovering the perfect iced tea/lemonade ratio for Arnold Palmers. His writing can be found on the alternative gaming blog Nightmare Mode and at www.augmented-vision.net. Details ISBN1480005754 Author Dylan Holmes Short Title MIND FOREVER VOYAGING Pages 248 Language English ISBN-10 1480005754 ISBN-13 9781480005754 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-11-07 Subtitle A History of Storytelling in Video Games DEWEY 794.8 Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:93109450;
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