false 1141552 1 <P>Today millions of people around the world are playing video games at any given time. From Pong to Playstation 2 and beyond, Understanding Video Games is the first general introduction to the burgeoning field of video game studies-it traces the history of the medium, introduces the major theories developed to analyze video games, examines the core elements of game design, and addresses the major debates surrounding the medium. <br><br>Authored by members of the Center for Computer Games Research, described by <i>The New York Times </i>as the "hub" of game studies research, this book is essential reading for scholars, gaming enthusiasts, aspiring game designers, and anyone interested in understanding the ways video games are reshaping popular culture and entertainment.</P> 1128885 19 2 2007 Understanding Video Games: The Essential Introduction total:1|3:1| 1 3 3 0 0 0 false false Mon Nov 02 07:18:47 -0800 2009 Mon Nov 02 07:18:47 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Wed Mar 11 10:59:03 -0700 2009 Wed Mar 11 10:59:03 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Fri Aug 08 03:22:48 -0700 2008 Fri Aug 08 03:23:03 -0700 2008