Virtual Cities - An Atlas & Exploration of Video Game Cities (Hardcover)

Spanning decades of digital history, this is the ultimate travel guide and atlas of the gamer imagination. Dimopoulos invites readers to share his vision of dozens of different gaming franchises like never before: discover Dimopoulos's Half-Life 2's City 17, Yakuza 0's Kamurocho, Fallout's New Vegas, Super Mario Odyssey's New Donk City, and many more. Each chapter of this virtual travel guide consists of deep dives into the history and lore of these cities from an in-universe perspective. Illustrated with original color ink drawings and-of course-gorgeous and detailed maps, readers can explore the nostalgic games of their youth as well as modern hits. Sidebars based on the author's research tell behind-the-scenes anecdotes and reveal the real-world stories that inspired these iconic virtual settings. With a combination of stylish original maps, illustrations, and insightful commentary and analysis, this is a must-have for video game devotees, world-building fans, and game design experts.

General

Imprint:	Countryman Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2020
Authors:	Konstantinos Dimopoulos
Dimensions:	264 x 211 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Paper over boards
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-1-68268-609-6
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Industrial / commercial art & design > Illustration & commercial art > Illustration
LSN:	1-68268-609-4
Barcode:	9781682686096

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