{"product_id":"a-mind-forever-voyaging-a-history-of-storytelling-in-video-games-9781480005754","title":"A Mind Forever Voyaging: A History of Storytelling in Video Games","description":"An engaging and entertaining read for veteran gamers and curious newcomers alike, \u003ci\u003eA Mind Forever Voyaging\u003c\/i\u003e traces the evolution of interactive video games by examining 13 landmark titles that challenged convention and captured players' imaginations worldwide. Alternative gaming blogger Dylan Holmes focuses on games that tell stories in innovative and fascinating ways and examines the opportunities-and challenges-presented when players are given the ability to direct how a story plays out. From the text-based adventure of \u003ci\u003ePlanetfall\u003c\/i\u003e and the interactive cinema of \u003ci\u003eHeavy Rain\u003c\/i\u003e to the one-act play of \u003ci\u003eFa ade\u003c\/i\u003e and the simulated world of \u003ci\u003eShenmue\u003c\/i\u003e, Holmes showcases the diversity of video game stories that have emerged in the last 30 years. Along the way, he addresses such questions as: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-How did the introduction of moral choices in video games change the playing field? \u003cbr\u003e-What film techniques have enhanced (or detracted from ) the gaming experience? \u003cbr\u003e-Can video games aspire to be art?  Hint: Yes ] \u003cbr\u003e-What are the benefits, pitfalls, and unintended consequences of players' \"right to choose\"? \u003cbr\u003e-Will the robot Floyd make you cry? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCritical analysis, historical perspective, and a gently opinionated personal touch make \u003ci\u003eA Mind Forever Voyaging\u003c\/i\u003e an enlightening read that captures the best that video games have to offer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-8658796\"\u003eDylan Holmes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/07\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.74lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.52d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781480005754\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1480005754\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-GAM\"\u003eGames \u0026amp; Activities\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-GAM013000\"\u003eVideo \u0026amp; Electronic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDylan Holmes is a technical writer and independent journalist living in Seattle, Washington. His interests include gaming (video and otherwise), film, and discovering the perfect iced tea\/lemonade ratio for Arnold Palmers. His writing can be found on the alternative gaming blog Nightmare Mode and at www.augmented-vision.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42673027023085,"sku":"9781480005754","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_ed8afc50-9f94-4da7-9916-276caaf6f1eb.jpg?v=1649547356","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/a-mind-forever-voyaging-a-history-of-storytelling-in-video-games-9781480005754","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}