Gamer nation : the rise of modern gaming and the compulsion to play again /: the rise of modern gaming and the compulsion to play again. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Eric Geissinger.
• Authors: Geissinger, Eric, 1968-
• Contents: Birds do it, bees don't do it, but some pig-faced turtles do it -- All work and no unstructured play makes Jane whiny -- Massive size is massive -- Anatomy of a bestseller -- Candy Crush(ing) the competition, and harpooning whales -- Professional leagues and the rise of esports -- are they still games? -- The dangers of the virtual -- Keep us safe by giving them games -- Flooding the Colosseum.
• Publisher Details: Amherst, New York : Prometheus Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 794.8; Video games -- Social aspects -- United States; Video games -- Psychological aspects; Video game addiction -- United States; GAMES / Video & Electronic; PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Compulsive Behavior; Video game addiction; Video games -- Psychological aspects; Video games -- Social aspects; United States; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781633883802; 1633883809
• Related ISBNs: 9781633883796
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.