Online Gaming: The Surge of Esports and Mobile Gaming (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781642821338)

In the mid 2000s, online gaming was a robust and thriving culture, with dedicated participants around the world. A decade later, mobile games had spawned billion-dollar franchises, and e-sports had earned a viewership rivaling the audiences of blockbuster films. As online gaming grew into a pop culture industry, new questions were raised about the role of video games in business, politics, education, and culture. The articles in this collection showcase the development of this multi-faceted industry, and features such as media literacy terms and questions will engage readers beyond the text.

Author: The New York Times Editorial Staff
ISBN-10: 1642821330
ISBN-13: 9781642821338
Publisher: New York Times Educational Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/30/2018
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.40d