Dungeons and Desktops - The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2e (Hardcover, 2nd edition)

Computer role-playing games (CRPGs) are a special genre of computer games that bring the tabletop role-playing experience of games such as Dungeons & Dragons to the computer screen. Thisnew edition inlcudes two new chapters: The Modern Age, and a chapter on Indies and Mobile CRPGs. The new modern age chapter will cover, among other topics, Kickstarter/FIG crowdfunded projects such as Torment: Tides of Numenera and Pillars of Eternity. It'll also bring the book up to date with major games such as Dragon Age, Witcher, Skyrim. Expanded info in first chapter about educational potential of CRPGs. Color figures will be introduced for the first time. Key Features gives reviews of hundreds of games across many platforms. comprehensive book covering the history of computer RPGs. comprehensive index at the back, letting you quickly look up your favourite titles

General

Imprint:	Crc Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2019
First published:	2008
Authors:	Matt Barton • Shane Stacks
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	618
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-57467-0
Categories:	Books > Computing & IT > Computer programming > General Books > Computing & IT > Computer software packages > Computer games Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > Image processing > Computer animation Books > Sport & Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes & games > Indoor games > Role-playing & war games
LSN:	1-138-57467-8
Barcode:	9781138574670

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