{"product_id":"dungeons-and-desktops-the-history-of-computer-role-playing-games-2e-paperback","title":"Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2e - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatt Barton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eShane Stacks\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComputer role-playing games (CRPGs) are a special genre of computer games that bring the tabletop role-playing experience of games such as Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons to the computer screen. Thisnew edition inlcudes two new chapters: The Modern Age, and a chapter on Indies and Mobile CRPGs. The new modern age chapter will cover, among other topics, Kickstarter\/FIG crowdfunded projects such as Torment: Tides of Numenera and Pillars of Eternity. It'll also bring the book up to date with major games such as Dragon Age, Witcher, Skyrim. Expanded info in first chapter about educational potential of CRPGs. Color figures will be introduced for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003egives reviews of hundreds of games across many platforms. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ecomprehensive book covering the history of computer RPGs.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ecomprehensive index at the back, letting you quickly look up your favourite titles\u003c\/li\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Dr. Matt Barton\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professor of English at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where he specializes in writing studies and digital humanities. He's authored several books on the history of videogames and produces \u003ci\u003eMatt Chat\u003c\/i\u003e, a popular YouTube series featuring developer interviews and reviews of new and classic video games. \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShane \"Shane Plays\" Stacks is a talk radio host, podcaster, YouTuber, blogger and recovering elected official exploring the many interests and fandoms of geek culture (of which he considers CRPGs a very important part). You can listen to his weekly \u003ci\u003eShane Plays Geek Talk\u003c\/i\u003e radio show live over the air in Little Rock or catch the podcast edition online. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 618\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46661421859028,"sku":"9781138574649","price":134.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2309\/8324\/files\/MFVaTkk4ZmNkOXJXV0dkOTNIMDFsZz09_698b2114-1ef8-4349-b583-7e80e35b1467.webp?v=1762290611","url":"https:\/\/role-players.shop\/products\/dungeons-and-desktops-the-history-of-computer-role-playing-games-2e-paperback","provider":"Role-Players","version":"1.0","type":"link"}