Toys and games

The Gollywhopper Games

Ladies and gentlemen! Boys and girls! Welcome to the biggest, bravest, boldest competition the world has ever seen! The Gollywhopper Games! Are you ready? Gil Goodson sure hopes he's ready. His future happiness depends on winning the Golly Toy & Game Company's ultimate competition. If Gil wins, his dad has promised the family can move out of Orchard Heights—away from all the gossip, the false friends, and bad press that have plagued the Goodsons ever since The Incident. Gil's been studying for months. He thinks he knows everything about Golly's history and merchandise. But does he know enough to answer the trivia? Solve the puzzles? Complete the stunts? Will it be more than all the other kids know? Gil's formidable opponents have their own special talents. He must be quicker and smarter than all of them. The ride of Gil's life is about to begin. Win! win! win!

The Gollywhopper Games

Twelve-year-old Gil Goodson competes against thousands of other children at extraordinary puzzles, stunts, and more in hopes of a fresh start for his family, which has been ostracized since his father was falsely accused of embezzling from Golly Toy and Game Company.

PS3 - The Sly Collection (PlayStation Move) - By Sony Computer Entertain...

The Sly Collection contains all three games in the popular Sly Cooper action/stealth platforming franchise, originally released for PlayStation 2, and now available for play on the PlayStation 3. Remastered in high-definition, this collection reacquaints longtime fans with the series, as well as introduces those coming to it for the first time to the comic blend of stealth, thievery, combat, strategy and exploration that is the hallmark of the series. Additional features include: new mini-games playable using the combination of the PlayStation Move motion controller and PlayStation Eye*, trophy support for each game and multiplayer and 3D game functionality** in Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves.

PS3 - The Sly Collection (PlayStation Move) - By Sony Computer Entertain...

The Sly Collection contains all three games in the popular Sly Cooper action/stealth platforming franchise, originally released for PlayStation 2, and now available for play on the PlayStation 3. Remastered in high-definition, this collection reacquaints longtime fans with the series, as well as introduces those coming to it for the first time to the comic blend of stealth, thievery, combat, strategy and exploration that is the hallmark of the series. Additional features include: new mini-games playable using the combination of the PlayStation Move motion controller and PlayStation Eye*, trophy support for each game and multiplayer and 3D game functionality** in Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves.

Understanding Video Games (Paperback)

"From Pong to PlayStation 3 and beyond, Understanding Video Games traces the history of video games, introduces the major theories used to analyze games such as ludology and narratology, reviews the economics of the game industry, examines the aestheticsof game design, surveys a broad range of game genres, explores player culture, and addresses the major debates surrounding the medium, from educational benefits to the effects of violence. Throughout the book, the authors ask students to consider larger questions about the medium:What defines a video game?Who plays games?Why do we play games?How do games affect the player?Extensively illustrated, and featuring discussion questions, a video game history timeline, and a glossary of key terms, UnderstandingVideo Games is an indispensable and comprehensive resource for those interested in the ways video games are reshaping entertainment and society. "--

Understanding Video Games

From Pong to PlayStation 3 and beyond, Understanding Video Games is the first general introduction to the exciting new field of video game studies. This textbook traces the history of video games, introduces the major theories used to analyze games such as ludology and narratology, reviews the economics of the game industry, examines the aesthetics of game design, surveys the broad range of game genres, explores player culture, and addresses the major debates surrounding the medium, from educational benefits to the effects of violence.

Understanding Video Games (Paperback)

"From Pong to PlayStation 3 and beyond, Understanding Video Games traces the history of video games, introduces the major theories used to analyze games such as ludology and narratology, reviews the economics of the game industry, examines the aestheticsof game design, surveys a broad range of game genres, explores player culture, and addresses the major debates surrounding the medium, from educational benefits to the effects of violence. Throughout the book, the authors ask students to consider larger questions about the medium:What defines a video game?Who plays games?Why do we play games?How do games affect the player?Extensively illustrated, and featuring discussion questions, a video game history timeline, and a glossary of key terms, UnderstandingVideo Games is an indispensable and comprehensive resource for those interested in the ways video games are reshaping entertainment and society. "--

Understanding Video Games (Paperback)

"From Pong to PlayStation 3 and beyond, Understanding Video Games traces the history of video games, introduces the major theories used to analyze games such as ludology and narratology, reviews the economics of the game industry, examines the aestheticsof game design, surveys a broad range of game genres, explores player culture, and addresses the major debates surrounding the medium, from educational benefits to the effects of violence. Throughout the book, the authors ask students to consider larger questions about the medium:What defines a video game?Who plays games?Why do we play games?How do games affect the player?Extensively illustrated, and featuring discussion questions, a video game history timeline, and a glossary of key terms, UnderstandingVideo Games is an indispensable and comprehensive resource for those interested in the ways video games are reshaping entertainment and society. "--

Understanding Video Games (Paperback)

Today millions of people around the world are playing video games at any given time. From Pong to Playstation 2 and beyond, Understanding Video Games is the first general introduction to the burgeoning field of video game studies-it traces the history of the medium, introduces the major theories developed to analyze video games, examines the core elements of game design, and addresses the major debates surrounding the medium.

Authored by members of the Center for Computer Games Research, described by The New York Times as the "hub" of game studies research, this book is essential reading for scholars, gaming enthusiasts, aspiring game designers, and anyone interested in understanding the ways video games are reshaping popular culture and entertainment.

Understanding Video Games (Paperback)

"From Pong to PlayStation 3 and beyond, Understanding Video Games traces the history of video games, introduces the major theories used to analyze games such as ludology and narratology, reviews the economics of the game industry, examines the aestheticsof game design, surveys a broad range of game genres, explores player culture, and addresses the major debates surrounding the medium, from educational benefits to the effects of violence. Throughout the book, the authors ask students to consider larger questions about the medium:What defines a video game?Who plays games?Why do we play games?How do games affect the player?Extensively illustrated, and featuring discussion questions, a video game history timeline, and a glossary of key terms, UnderstandingVideo Games is an indispensable and comprehensive resource for those interested in the ways video games are reshaping entertainment and society. "--