About this title: A theoretical analysis of the horror genre in video games. It includes 14 essays that explore the cultural underpinnings of horror's allure for gamers and the evolution of 'survival' themes. It individually examines the techniques and story effects of specific games such as Resident Evil, Call of Cthulhu, and Silent Hill.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Mcfarland & Co Inc Pub
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780786441976ISBN:0786441976
Description: New. In this in-depth critical and theoretical analysis of the horror genre in video games, 14 essays explore the cultural underpinnings of horror's allure for gamers and the evolution of "survival" themes. The techniques and story effects of specific gam... read more
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