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| Author | : Torill Elvira Mortensen |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 280 |
| Release | : 2015-06-05 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 131757446X |
Games allow players to experiment and play with subject positions, values and moral choice. In game worlds players can take on the role of antagonists; they allow us to play with behaviour that would be offensive, illegal or immoral if it happened outside of the game sphere. While contemporary games have always handled certain problematic topics, such as war, disasters, human decay, post-apocalyptic futures, cruelty and betrayal, lately even the most playful of genres are introducing situations in which players are presented with difficult ethical and moral dilemmas. This volume is an investigation of "dark play" in video games, or game play with controversial themes as well as controversial play behaviour. It covers such questions as: Why do some games stir up political controversies? How do games invite, or even push players towards dark play through their design? Where are the boundaries for what can be presented in a games? Are these boundaries different from other media such as film and books, and if so why? What is the allure of dark play and why do players engage in these practices?
| Author | : Bill Slavicsek |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Fantasy games |
| ISBN | : 9780786918492 |
In this essential rule book, roleplaying gamers will discover histories of the Sith and other dark side sects, key descriptions of infamous dark side villains, and ideas on how to implement evil player characters into their campaigns.
| Author | : Tim Green |
| Publisher | : Grand Central Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 188 |
| Release | : 2008-11-15 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 0446551007 |
In this book, 8-year veteran of the NFL Tim Green reveals for the first time the scandals, the horrors, the abuses and also the wonders of playing football
| Author | : Aswath Damodaran |
| Publisher | : FT Press |
| Total Pages | : 604 |
| Release | : 2009-06-19 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 0137036558 |
Renowned valuation expert Aswath Damodaran reviews the core tools of valuation, examines today’s most difficult estimation questions and issues, and then systematically addresses the valuation challenges that arise throughout a firm’s lifecycle in The Dark Side of Valuation: Valuing Young, Distressed and Complex Businesses. In this thoroughly revised edition, he broadens his perspective to consider all companies that resist easy valuation, highlighting specific types of hard-to-value firms, including commodity firms, cyclical companies, financial services firms, organizations dependent on intangible assets, and global firms operating diverse businesses. He covers the entire corporate lifecycle, from “idea” and “nascent growth” companies to those in decline and distress, and offers specific guidance for valuing technology, human capital, commodity, and cyclical firms. ·
| Author | : Stuart Ashen |
| Publisher | : Unbound Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 514 |
| Release | : 2015-12-03 |
| Genre | : Games & Activities |
| ISBN | : 1783522577 |
In Terrible Old Games You've Probably Never Heard Of, Stuart Ashen has created a collection of hilarious and damning reviews of some of the most bizarre, frustrating, pointless and downright terrible video games ever made. And he would know. . . he's played them all. Dripping with wry humour and featuring the best, worst graphics from the games themselves, this book encapsulates the atrocities produced in the days of tight budgets and low quality controls. These are the most appalling games that ever leaked from the industry's tear ducts and have long since been (rightly) relegated to the dusty shelves of history. Welcome to a world of games you never knew existed. You will probably wish you still didn't.
| Author | : Celia Hodent |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 105 |
| Release | : 2020-10-07 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : 1000194760 |
What impact can video games have on us as players? How does psychology influence video game creation? Why do some games become cultural phenomena? The Psychology of Video Games introduces the curious reader to the relationship between psychology and video games from the perspective of both game makers and players. Assuming no specialist knowledge, this concise, approachable guide is a starter book for anyone intrigued by what makes video games engaging and what is their psychological impact on gamers. It digests the research exploring the benefits gaming can have on players in relation to education and healthcare, considers the concerns over potential negative impacts such as pathological gaming, and concludes with some ethics considerations. With gaming being one of the most popular forms of entertainment today, The Psychology of Video Games shows the importance of understanding the human brain and its mental processes to foster ethical and inclusive video games.
| Author | : Todd B. Kashdan |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 305 |
| Release | : 2015-09-01 |
| Genre | : Self-Help |
| ISBN | : 0147516447 |
Audible Best Seller of 2017 Inc. 11 Great Business Books New York Magazine Best Psychology Books LinkedIn's 12 Books on Leadership to Read Two mavericks in the field of positive psychology deliver a timely message Happiness experts have long told us to tune out our negative emotions and focus instead on mindfulness, positivity, and optimism. Researchers Todd Kashdan, Ph.D., and Robert Biswas-Diener, Dr. Philos., disagree. Positive emotions alone are not enough. Anger makes us creative, selfishness makes us brave, and guilt is a powerful motivator. The real key to success lies in emotional agility. Drawing upon extensive scientific research and a wide array of real-life examples, The Upside of Your Dark Side will be embraced by business leaders, parents, and everyone else who’s ready to put their entire psychological tool kit to work.
| Author | : Ellis Cashmore |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 164 |
| Release | : 2014-05-02 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1137371277 |
Association football is the richest, most popular sport in history with a multicultural global following. It is also riven with corruption, racism, homophobia and a violence that has for decades resisted all attempts to tame it. Cashmore and Cleland examine football's dark side: the unpleasant, sleazy and downright nasty aspects of the sport.
| Author | : Lucia Peters |
| Publisher | : Chronicle Books |
| Total Pages | : 202 |
| Release | : 2019-09-03 |
| Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
| ISBN | : 1452179905 |
What begins as a test of bravery or a sleepover activity—chanting in front of a mirror, riding an elevator alone, taking pictures in the dark—can become something . . . dangerous. This compendium collects the most spine-chilling games based on urban legends from around the world. Centuries–old games such as Bloody Mary and Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board are detailed alongside new games from the internet age, like The Answer Man, a sinister voice that whispers secrets to whomever manages to contact him with a cellphone. With step-by-step instructions, historical context, and the stakes for each game, this black handbook is the ideal gift for anyone looking for a late-night thrill—but beware who, or what, may come out to play.
| Author | : Frank Scoblete |
| Publisher | : Triumph Books |
| Total Pages | : 267 |
| Release | : 2010-05 |
| Genre | : Games & Activities |
| ISBN | : 1623684331 |
The most comprehensive craps book ever written, this is the book that gives readers everything needed to get a real, verifiable edge at the game of craps. The authors, two of the greatest living dice controllers, share, in words and pictures, their secret Golden Touch technique and give the edge needed to beat the house. Readers will learn several keys to winner craps, including how the game is really played, how to develop a Golden Touch controlled throw, which are the best and worst bets and "buy" bets, how to reduce the hit of the house edge by using the five count, how to push the casino to give a better game than advertised, how to set the dice to reduce or increase the appearance of different numbers, and how to judge what a real edge means.
