An Introduction to Videogame Genre Theory. Understanding Videogame Genre Framework
Paraphrasing Eco, the "playing contract" should allow players to instantly recognize a genre. Videogames use resources from the fertile field of popular culture, exploiting models, pre-worked materials, well-known heroes, stereotypes, and myths. Since genres have multiple meanings, functio...
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Language: | English |
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Athens Institute for Education and Research
2016-01-01
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Series: | Athens Journal of Mass Media and Communications |
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Online Access: | https://www.athensjournals.gr/media/2016-2-1-5-Casvean.pdf |