Gaming The World
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Gaming The World
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Author : Andrei S. Markovits
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2013-12
Gaming The World written by Andrei S. Markovits and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12 with History categories.
The globalizing influence of professional sports Professional sports today have truly become a global force, a common language that anyone, regardless of their nationality, can understand. Yet sports also remain distinctly local, with regional teams and the fiercely loyal local fans that follow them. This book examines the twenty-first-century phenomenon of global sports, in which professional teams and their players have become agents of globalization while at the same time fostering deep-seated and antagonistic local allegiances and spawning new forms of cultural conflict and prejudice. Andrei Markovits and Lars Rensmann take readers into the exciting global sports scene, showing how soccer, football, baseball, basketball, and hockey have given rise to a collective identity among millions of predominantly male fans in the United States, Europe, and around the rest of the world. They trace how these global—and globalizing—sports emerged from local pastimes in America, Britain, and Canada over the course of the twentieth century, and how regionalism continues to exert its divisive influence in new and potentially explosive ways. Markovits and Rensmann explore the complex interplay between the global and the local in sports today, demonstrating how sports have opened new avenues for dialogue and shared interest internationally even as they reinforce old antagonisms and create new ones. Gaming the World reveals the pervasive influence of sports on our daily lives, making all of us citizens of an increasingly cosmopolitan world while affirming our local, regional, and national identities.
A World Of Excesses
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Author : Faltin Karlsen
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-03-16
A World Of Excesses written by Faltin Karlsen and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-16 with Social Science categories.
This book explores gaming culture, focusing on competent players and excessive use. Addressing the contested question of whether addiction is possible in relation to computer games - specifically online gaming - A World of Excesses demonstrates that excessive playing does not necessarily have detrimental effects, and that there are important contextual elements that influence what consequences playing has for the players. Based on new empirical studies, including in-depth interviews and virtual ethnography, and drawing on material from international game related sites, this book examines the reasons for which gaming can occupy such a central place in people's lives, to the point of excess. As such, it will be of interest to sociologists and psychologists working in the fields of cultural and media studies, the sociology of leisure, information technology and addiction.
Video Games Save The World
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Author : Heather E. Schwartz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-08
Video Games Save The World written by Heather E. Schwartz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
To save the world, one must play video games. Sounds ridiculous, right? But in reality many people are looking to video games to tackle many of the world's problems. Take a closer look at the ways in which video games can help save the world.
First Person Action Esports
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Author : Thomas Kingsley Troupe
language : en
Publisher: Wide World of Esports
Release Date : 2019-08
First Person Action Esports written by Thomas Kingsley Troupe and has been published by Wide World of Esports this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
"Explores the history, format, training, and controversies involved in modern first-person action esport tournaments"--
Fighting Game Esports
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Author : Thomas Kingsley Troupe
language : en
Publisher: Wide World of Esports
Release Date : 2019-08
Fighting Game Esports written by Thomas Kingsley Troupe and has been published by Wide World of Esports this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
"Explores the history, format, training, and controversies involved in modern fighting game esport tournaments"--
The World Of Esports
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Author : Lisa Owings
language : en
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Release Date : 2020-08-01
The World Of Esports written by Lisa Owings and has been published by Millbrook Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
With huge prize pools, skilled players, and huge tournaments, it's no wonder esports are making a splash around the globe. Readers of this high/low book will learn all about the biggest games, the best players, and the devoted fans defining esports.
Power Up
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Author : Chris Kohler
language : en
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Release Date : 2016-10-21
Power Up written by Chris Kohler and has been published by Courier Dover Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-21 with Games & Activities categories.
Enjoyable and informative examination of how Japanese video game developers raised the medium to an art form. Includes interviews, anecdotes, and accounts of industry giants behind Donkey Kong, Mario, Pokémon, and other games.
The Wild World Of Gaming Culture
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Author : Arie Kaplan
language : en
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Release Date : 2017-01-01
The Wild World Of Gaming Culture written by Arie Kaplan and has been published by Millbrook Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Just how dedicated can gamers be? Video games inspire people to write fan fiction, draw characters, and even dress up in costume to act out video game scenes. Read this book and dive into gaming culture. Whether you like to read comics, write stories, perform in plays, make music, create movies, or dress up in wacky outfits, video gaming culture has got something for everyone!
Power Play
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Author : Asi Burak
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Release Date : 2017-01-31
Power Play written by Asi Burak and has been published by Macmillan + ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-31 with Education categories.
The phenomenal growth of gaming has inspired plenty of hand-wringing since its inception--from the press, politicians, parents, and everyone else concerned with its effect on our brains, bodies, and hearts. But what if games could be good, not only for individuals but for the world? In Power Play, Asi Burak and Laura Parker explore how video games are now pioneering innovative social change around the world. As the former executive director and now chairman of Games for Change, Asi Burak has spent the last ten years supporting and promoting the use of video games for social good, in collaboration with leading organizations like the White House, NASA, World Bank, and The United Nations. The games for change movement has introduced millions of players to meaningful experiences around everything from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to the US Constitution. Power Play looks to the future of games as a global movement. Asi Burak and Laura Parker profile the luminaries behind some of the movement's most iconic games, including former Supreme Court judge Sandra Day O’Connor and Pulitzer-Prize winning authors Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. They also explore the promise of virtual reality to address social and political issues with unprecedented immersion, and see what the next generation of game makers have in store for the future.
Online Battle Arena Esports
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Author : Daniel Mauleon
language : en
Publisher: Capstone Press
Release Date : 2019-08
Online Battle Arena Esports written by Daniel Mauleon and has been published by Capstone Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
You don't need to wield huge weapons, wear armor, or cast powerful magic in real life to defeat your opponents and claim the prize. With plenty of practice, quick reflexes, and great teamwork, players of League of Legends, Dota 2, and other multiplayer online battle arena games can hit the big-time on the esports scene. Championship titles, fame, and enormous cash prizes await the very best players. But it takes a lot of hard work to become the best. Learn all about MOBA game esports leagues and what it takes to compete full-time as a professional esport gamer.