Customer Review: Although Ian Bogost clearly has a vested interest, as a game designer and critic, in the ability of games to communicate powerful, evocative messages, Persuasive Games seriously challenges some pervasive assumptions behind games, reception and interactivity-- taking a run at how games communicate... more info
Customer Review: Bogost's begins with a promising venture into the video game territory. This time we are promised that video games are distinguished from books and films, and that the "ludology" of video games is recognized as an independent field. Bogost uses philosophy in order to accomplish this mission.... more info
Customer Review: I ordered this book in July, 2007. This's an amazing book! Today, I got an email from the author asking if I got the book. I think they not only did a great work on this book, but also concern everyone who are interested in this book! That's so nice! So, don't hesitate to order this book! You will... more info
Customer Review: I'm using this text book to teach 8th Graders, and I find it a little too easy for my class. We are able to complete an entire week's worth of homework and the lesson in Monday's class, and there's really nothing to do the rest of the week! Additionally, during the first year, the students only... more info
