Zombies, Consumption, and Satire in Capcoms Dead Rising

Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book explores the relationship between video games and satire through an in-depth examination of Capcom\u2019s Dead Rising series, which alludes to, recontextualises, and builds upon George A. Romero\u2019s filmic satire on American consumer culture, Dawn of the Dead.\nProposing a taxonomy of videoludic satire, this book details how video games can communicate satire through their virtual environments, their characters, their audio, the way they frame the passage of time, and the outcomes of in-game choices that their players can make. By applying this taxonomy to the Dead Rising series, this book presents a compelling case for how video games can function as instruments for social commentary and indicators of ideological tensions.\nThis unique and insightful study will interest students and\n\nZombies, Consumption, and Satire in Capcom\u2019s Dead Rising\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services;