Gaming and the Divine

Gaming and the Divine
Author: Frank G. Bosman
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2019-03-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0429018681

This book formulates a new theological approach to the study of religion in gaming. Video games have become one of the most important cultural artifacts of modern society, both as mediators of cultural, social, and religious values and in terms of commercial success. This has led to a significant increase in the critical analysis of this relatively new medium, but theology as an academic discipline is noticeably behind the other humanities on this subject. The book first covers the fundamentals of cultural theology and video games. It then moves on to set out a Christian systematic theology of gaming, focusing on creational theology, Christology, anthropology, evil, moral theology, and thanatology. Each chapter introduces case studies from video games connected to the specific theme. In contrast to many studies which focus on online multiplayer games, the examples considered are largely single player games with distinct narratives and ‘end of game’ moments. The book concludes by synthesizing these themes into a new theology of video games. This study addresses a significant aspect of contemporary society that has yet to be discussed in any depth by theologians. It is, therefore, a fantastic resource for any scholar engaging with the religious aspects of digital and popular culture.

Playing with the Guys

Playing with the Guys
Author: Marc A. Ouellette
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2021-06-08
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1476643490

A lot of work has been done talking about what masculinity is and what it does within video games, but less has been given to considering how and why this happens, and the processes involved. This book considers the array of daily relationships involved in producing masculinity and how those actions and relationships translate to video games. Moreover, it examines the ways the actual play of the games maps onto the stories to create contradictory moments that show that, while toxic masculinity certainly exists, it is far from inevitable. Topics covered include the nature of masculine apprenticeship and nurturing, labor, fatherhood, the scapegoating of women, and reckoning with mortality, among many others.

Gaming Globally

Gaming Globally
Author: N. Huntemann
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2016-01-26
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1137006331

Video games are inherently transnational by virtue of industrial, textual, and player practices. The contributors touch upon nations not usually examined by game studies - including the former Czechoslovakia, Turkey, India, and Brazil - and also add new perspectives to the global hubs of China, Singapore, Australia, Japan, and the United States.

Gaming

Gaming
Author: Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2011-11-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1615307362

Boasting vivid graphics, rapid pacing, and complex narratives, electronic games have evolved both visually and substantially since the early days of Spacewar! and Pong. By allowing users to explore fictional universes, engage in stealth missions, play like their favorite athletes or musicians, and imagine realities both similar to and far-removed from their own, electronic games appeal to a variety of individuals and interests. This absorbing volume details the development of electronic gaming including arcade and early home video consoles through massive multiplayer online games, and examines some of the most popular games of all time.

Break Into The Game Industry: How to Get A Job Making Video Games

Break Into The Game Industry: How to Get A Job Making Video Games
Author: Ernest Adams
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2003-06-09
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0072252669

Find out from an industry veteran exactly what you need to do to become a game designer, tester, artist, producer, programmer, writer, soundtrack composer, videographer, or sales/marketing professional. You’ll get full-spectrum coverage of positions available within the game industry as well as details on how a game is created--from start to finish--and much more.

Rebirth from the Ashes

Rebirth from the Ashes
Author: Allen Chinn
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2011-02-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1458373363

Through this short memoir, the author shares his story of stress, tragedy and sorrow and the steps taken to be reborn from the depths of depression.

Video game cheats tips and secrets for xbox 360 & xbox

Video game cheats tips and secrets for xbox 360 & xbox
Author: The Cheat Mistress
Publisher: M-Y Books Limited
Total Pages: 466
Release: 2012-08-08
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1907649956

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The Godfather - The Game (Xbox 360/PSP)

The Godfather - The Game (Xbox 360/PSP)
Author: David S. J. Hodgson
Publisher: Prima Games
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2006-09-05
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 0761553681

* Pull out map poster - this huge poster shows every area in the game plus, on the back, a flowchart of the games chapters and story lines * Full Walkthrough - Tips for completing every objective and mini-mission. The game is big and the route to success is long, Prima helps players every step of the way, including the new missions for Xbox 360 and the PSP game. * Increase Your Power - Full info on increasing your respect and character class. Respect is very important and Prima knows how to get it.

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Author: The Cheat Mistress
Publisher: M-Y Books Limited
Total Pages: 488
Release: 2012-08-08
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1907759956

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