Johnson, Mark R.

Twitch (Digital Media and Society)

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ISBN 13:
9781509558599
author:
Johnson, Mark R.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Polity Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
20.1 x 14.2 x 1.8 centimetres (0
Genre:
Nonfiction
Condition:
New
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£17.69

Description

Twitch is the leading live streaming platform in most of the world and an integral part of contemporary digital gaming culture. Millions of people broadcast their game play to over a hundred million regular visitors, creating a unique public forum for gamers. Mark R. Johnson explores Twitch as a complex space that shapes modern gaming culture, while also exhibiting its existing problems with harassment and cultural exclusivity. The platform's technological infrastructure, streamers and viewers, broadcast content, and tightly knit communities all contribute to this multifaceted environment. This book offers a new understanding of Twitch and its role in contemporary gaming culture, making it an essential read for students and scholars of game studies, media studies, and anyone interested in the rapidly changing nature of online communication.

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