Dungeons and desktops : the history of computer role-playing games / Matt Barton.
Dungeons and desktops : the history of computer role-playing games / Matt Barton.
Dungeons and desktops : the history of computer role-playing games / Matt Barton.
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Publisher
Wellesley, Mass. : A K Peters, c2008.
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N793.93209/1
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Language
English
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Physical content
vii, 443 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents
An introduction to computer role-playing -- Origins -- The dark age -- The bronze age -- The silver age -- The early golden age -- The golden age part I -- The golden age part II -- The bigger they come -- The platinum age -- The modern age -- The future of a genre.
Publication information
Publisher
Wellesley, Mass. : A K Peters, c2008.
Place of Publication
Massachusetts
Date Published
c2008.
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Summary
"This book examines the history of computer role-playing games (CRPGs) (such as Ultima, The Bard's Tale, Pool of Radiance, Diablo, and The Elder Scrolls) and seeks to identify and wrestle with the genre's key issues." "Each game is a part of more general conversation about how computers can serve is medium for creative and engaging role-playing. Wh...
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Full title
Dungeons and desktops : the history of computer role-playing games / Matt Barton.
Spine title
Dungeons & desktops.
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Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Date Copyright
c2008.
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N793.93209/1
Record Identifier
74VM8l78vZrO
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ISBN
1568814119 (alk. paper)
9781568814117 (alk. paper)
DDC
793.93209
MMS ID
991000315219702626
