Mcdonald Heidi - Digital Love Romance And Sexuality In Games - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Scholars and professionals from all over the world across experience levels and the gender and sexuality spectrum share experiences and analysis of romance and sexuality in video games. Whether discussing casual sex in the Star Wars universe; analyzing various Otome games; examining "the gaze" in various games; player romance behavior in games; or exploring the ethical ramifications of sexuality in virtual reality and other emerging technologies this book discusses what players want in video game romance and how developers can best deliver it. Key Features: Examines the past present and future of romance in single - player role - playing games Discusses common presentations of romance in single - player role - playing games both in the category and game mechanics that drive romance Discusses research on how players define a satisfying game romance and what specific steps narrative designers can take to design satisfying games Explains the notion of the empathic game and explores its importance in relation to romance in game design
Title: Digital Love Romance And Sexuality In Games
Author(s): Mcdonald Heidi
Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc.
Barcode: 9781482237986
Pages: 316 Pages
Publication Date: 11/14/2017
Category: Computer Games / Online Games: Strategy Guides