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Myers, David, 1953-,

Play redux : the form of computer games / David Myers. - 1 online resource (184 pages )

Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-180) and index.

Bad play -- Anti-ness -- Formalism redux -- Interface and code -- The computer game anti-aesthetic -- Anti-narrative -- The backstory -- Civilization -- Social play -- City of Heroes -- Play and punishment -- Final comments.

Open Access

A new look at digital gaming and the aesthetics of play.


English.

ISBN: 9780472026876 0472026879 9780472900398 0472900390 9786612639173 6612639172

Standard No.: 10.3998/dcbooks.7933339.0001.001

Source: 263917 MIL 22573/ctv63sz10 JSTOR

LCCN: 2020715724

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Computer games--Social aspects.
Play--Social aspects.
Computer games--online games: strategy guides.
Hobbies, quizzes & games.
GAMES--Video & Electronic.
GAMES--General.
Computer games--Social aspects.
Play--Social aspects.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.
Online-Publikation.

LC Class. No.: GV1469.17.S63

Dewey Class. No.: 794.8