The Landmark series comprises six books about video games. The University of Michigan publishes these books. The series started in 2013, and new instalments have been infrequently published. In theory, this is an excellent idea! Take a few games and write about their impact on culture or how they were influenced by the culture ofContinue reading “An Update to the Landmark Video Game Series”
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Play Nice, A Spectacular Book by Jason Schreier
This is a fantastic book! In Play Nice, Jason explains Blizzard’s history and how it became part of Activision. The success of Blizzard is explained, along with how the company lost its identity and was largely absorbed by Activision. I wasn’t sure how I wanted to write this review, as many of the things inContinue reading “Play Nice, A Spectacular Book by Jason Schreier”
StarCraft: Legacy of the Real-Time Strategy by Simon Dor
This is the latest book in the University of Michigan’s Landmark Video Game series. In this case, they have made a selection with significant academic value. While not the first Real-Time Strategy game (RTS), it has sparked scholarly interest and is a must-read for anyone studying the genre. The books in this series are writtenContinue reading “StarCraft: Legacy of the Real-Time Strategy by Simon Dor”