Infrastructure in Video Games by Daniel Punday HARDBACK 9783031720918

Name: Infrastructure in Video Games by Daniel Punday HARDBACK 9783031720918
Brand: Springer International Publishing AG

Springer International Publishing AG

Explore the intricate dynamics of infrastructure within video games, examining the crucial relationship between game rules, fictional worlds, and player interaction. This comprehensive book delves into a variety of commercial video games, from mainstream hits to niche titles, showcasing how infrastructure shapes the player experience. Discover how elements like player instantiation, movement, and resource availability are directly defined by in-game infrastructures, which in turn, shape the very nature of the fictional worlds. Unlike literature, video games inherently prioritize player interaction, making infrastructure a central and defining aspect of their narratives. This insightful analysis is perfect for game designers, academics, and enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of game mechanics and world-building. Daniel Punday expertly dissects how infrastructure functions as a narrative and experiential linchpin in modern gaming. Keywords: Video game infrastructure, game design, player interaction, fictional worlds, game mechanics, narrative in games, Punday, Palgrave Macmillan, Hardcover, English.