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The Dark Side of Game Play

- Controversial Issues in Playful Environments

About The Dark Side of Game Play

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?

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781138827288
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 272
  • Published:
  • June 15, 2015
  • Dimensions:
  • 268x161x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 540 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: November 20, 2024

Description of The Dark Side of Game Play

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?

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