Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2e

Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2e

by Matt Barton (Author), ShaneStacks (Author)

Synopsis

Computer role-playing games (CRPGs) are a special genre of computer games that bring the tabletop role-playing experience of games such as Dungeons & Dragons to the computer screen. Thisnew edition inlcudes two new chapters: The Modern Age, and a chapter on Indies and Mobile CRPGs. The new modern age chapter will cover, among other topics, Kickstarter/FIG crowdfunded projects such as Torment: Tides of Numenera and Pillars of Eternity. It'll also bring the book up to date with major games such as Dragon Age, Witcher, Skyrim. Expanded info in first chapter about educational potential of CRPGs. Color figures will be introduced for the first time.

$132.59

Quantity

5 in stock

More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 696
Edition: 2
Publisher: A K Peters/CRC Press
Published: 22 Mar 2019

ISBN 10: 1138574678
ISBN 13: 9781138574670

Author Bio
Professor Matt Barton is a professor of English at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where he specializes in writing and new media. He is a co-founder of the award-winning website Armchair Arcade and the author of scholarly and popular articles on games and writing. Shane Stacks produces a weekly series of YouTube videos with Matt Barton which focus on classic games and vintage hardware.