Newmans lucid and engaging introduction guides the reader through the world ofvideogaming. It traces the history of the videogame from its origins in thecompute... » 

Newmans lucid and engaging introduction guides the reader through the world ofvideogaming. It traces the history of the videogame from its origins in thecomputer lab to its contemporary status as a global entertainment industrywhere characters such as Lara Croft and Sonic the Hedgehog are familiar even tothose whove never been near a games console. Topics covered include What is a videogame? Why study videogames? a brief history of videogames from PacMan to PokAcmon the videogame industry Who plays videogames? Are videogames bad for you? the narrative structure of videogames the future of videogames «