Understanding video games the essential introduction amazonde egenfeldt nielsen simon it university of copenhagen denmark smith jonas heide it university of copenhagen denmark tosca susana pajares it university of copenhagen denmark fremdsprachige bucher. Understanding video games the essential introduction english edition ebook egenfeldt nielsen simon smith jonas heide tosca susana pajares smith jonas heide . This expanded and revised second edition of understanding video games provides a comprehensive introduction to the growing field of game studies understanding video games 2nd edition is an. Understanding video games is a crucial guide for newcomers to video game studies and experienced game scholars alike this revised and updated third edition of the pioneering text provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of game studies and highlights changes in the gaming industry advances in video game scholarship and recent trends in game design and development including . Understanding video games the essential introduction is a must read primer for any student considering game studies a handbook that is clear precise up to date and extremely useful for tackling video games a cultural and technical phenomenon of great complexity and full of nuances belen mainer blance professor and director of the videogames department at university francisco de vitoria