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Published by Praeger
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Video games have come a long way, from Atari's pinging, monochromatic Pong
to the garish mayhem of Grand Theft Auto and the stylish
sophistication of The Beatles: Rock
Band. And it's no longer just teenagers that are hooked --
audiences both young and old can't seem to get enough. But while
"video-game addict" has become a common term, are these games really physically and psychologically addictive?
With video game sales in the billions and anxious concerns about their long-term effects growing louder, Glued
to Games: How Video Games Draw Us In and Hold Us Spellbound brings something new to the discussion. It is the first truly balanced research-based analysis on the games and gamers, addressing both the positive and negative aspects of habitual playing by drawing on
significant recent studies and established motivational theory.
Filled with examples from popular games and the real experiences of gamers themselves, Glued to Games
gets to the heart of gaming's powerful psychological and emotional
allure -- the benefits as well as the dangers. It gives everyone from
researchers to parents to gamers themselves a clearer understanding of
the psychology of gaming, while offering prescriptions for healthier, more enjoyable games and gaming experiences. pub date: 2011-02-18 | Hardcover | 9780313362248 |
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