Glued to games: how video games draw us in and hold us spellbound

Video games have come a long way, from AtariÕs pinging, monochromatic Pong to the garish mayhem of Grand Theft Auto and the stylish sophistication of Beatles Rock Band. And itÕs no longer just teenagers that are hookedÑaudiences both young and old canÕt seem to get enough. But while Òvideo-game addi...

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Hauptverfasser: Rigby, Scott ca. 20./21. Jh (VerfasserIn), Ryan, Richard M. 1953- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Santa Barbara, Calif ; Denver, Colorado ; Oxford Praeger [2011]
Ausgabe:Glued to games - how video games draw us in and hold us spellbound
Schriftenreihe:New directions in media
New Directions in Media Series
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Zusammenfassung:Video games have come a long way, from AtariÕs pinging, monochromatic Pong to the garish mayhem of Grand Theft Auto and the stylish sophistication of Beatles Rock Band. And itÕs no longer just teenagers that are hookedÑaudiences both young and old canÕt seem to get enough. But while Òvideo-game addictÓ has become a common term, are these games really physically and psychologically addictive?
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Beschreibung:Online-Ressource (xiv, 186 Seiten) Illustrationen
ISBN:9780313362255

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