Holmes, Dylan
A Mind Forever Voyaging: A History of Storytelling in Video Games
- ISBN 13:
- 9781480005754
- author:
- Holmes, Dylan
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.3 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Computers, Entertainment & Games, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A Mind Forever Voyaging: A History of Storytelling in Video Games This engaging book explores the evolution of interactive video games, focusing on 13 landmark titles that have challenged conventions and captivated players worldwide. Blogger and author Dylan Holmes examines how games that tell stories in innovative ways have emerged over the last 30 years, including the interactive cinema of Heavy Rain and the simulated world of Shenmue. Holmes delves into the opportunities and challenges presented by player choice, film techniques, and the potential for video games to be considered art. He offers a critical analysis of the benefits, pitfalls, and unintended consequences of player agency, making for an enlightening read that showcases the diversity of video game stories.
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