Once upon a pixel storytelling and worldbuilding in video games / Eddie Paterson, Timothy Williams and Will Cordner, [interviewers].
| Other author | Simpson-Williams, Timothy. |
| Other author | Paterson, Eddie. |
| Other author | Cordner, Will. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Boca Raton, FL : Taylor & Francis, [2020] |
| Description | xxi, 181 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "Once Upon a Pixel examines the increasing sophistication of storytelling, worldbuilding and narrative techniques in video games. Drawing on recent examples such as Red Dead Redemption 2, The Last of Us 1 and 2, Firewatch, The Witness, long-running series such as Bioshock and others, and new developments in VR gaming, this book is the first to explore the potential of storytelling in games from the perspective of authors and teachers of creative writing. This collection arises from the lack of resources for players and creative writers about how games are written, not in terms of code or design, but in terms of story arcs, worldbuilding and the unique narrative techniques of newer games"-- Provided by publisher. |
| General note | Interviews with Walt Williams and other game writers. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2019007605 |
| ISBN | 9781138499768 (pbk. : acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | 9781138499775 (hardback : acid-free paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |