The Evolution and Social Impact of Video Game Economics - Couverture souple

Hart, Casey

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 149854343X ISBN 13 : 9781498543439

Editeur : Lexington Books, 2020

Synopsis

Today, consumers of video games spend over $22.4 billion each year; using more complex and multi-layered strategies, game developers attempt to extend the profitability of their products from a simple one-time sale, to continuous engagement with the consumer. The Evolution and Social Impact of Video Game Economics examines paradigmatic changes in the economic structure of the video game industry from a media effects and game design perspective. This book explores how game developers have changed how they engage players in order to facilitate continuous financial transactions. Contributors look from the advent of microtransactions and downloadable content (DLCs) to the impact of planned obsolescence, impulse buying, and emotional control. This collection takes a broad view of the game dynamics and market forces that drive the video game industry, and features international contributors from Asia, Europe, and Australia.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Casey B. Hart is associate professor in the Department of Mass Communication at Stephen F. Austin State University.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Lexington Books
• Date d'édition: 2020
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 149854343X
• ISBN 13: 9781498543439
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 180
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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