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Playing War - Military Video Games After 9/11 (Hardcover)
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Playing War - Military Video Games After 9/11 (Hardcover)
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Explores the culture that made military shooter video games
popular, and key in understanding the War on Terror No video game
genre has been more popular or more lucrative in recent years than
the "military shooter." Franchises such as Call of Duty,
Battlefield, and those bearing Tom Clancy's name turn over billions
of dollars annually by promising to immerse players in historic and
near-future battles, converting the reality of contemporary
conflicts into playable, experiences. In the aftermath of 9/11,
these games transformed a national crisis into fantastic and
profitable adventures, where seemingly powerless spectators became
solutions to these virtual Wars on Terror. Playing War provides a
cultural framework for understanding the popularity of
military-themed video games and their significance in the ongoing
War on Terror. Matthew Payne examines post-9/11 shooter-style game
design as well as gaming strategies to expose how these practices
perpetuate and challenge reigning political beliefs about America's
military prowess and combat policies. Far from offering simplistic
escapist pleasures, these post-9/11 shooters draw on a range of
nationalist mythologies, positioning the player as the virtual hero
at every level. Through close readings of key games, analyses of
marketing materials, and participant observations of the war gaming
community, Playing War examines an industry mobilizing anxieties
about terrorism and invasion to craft immersive titles that
transform international strife into interactive fun.
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