Title
Lost In A Good Game: Why We Play Video Games And What They Can Do For Us
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When Pete Etchells Was 13, His Father Died From Motor Neurone Disease. In Order To Cope, He Immersed Himself In A Virtual World First As An Escape, But Later To Try To Understand What Had Happened. Etchells Is Now A Researcher Into The Psychological Effects Of Video Games, And Was Coauthor On A Recent Paper Explaining Why Who Plans To Classify Game Addiction As A Danger To Public Health Are Based On Bad Science And (He Thinks) Are A Bad Idea.In This, His First Book, He Journeys Through The History And Development Of Video Games From Turings Chess Machine To Mass Multiplayer Online Games Like World Of Warcraft Or Fortnite Via Scientific Study, To Investigate The Highs And Lows Of Playing And Get To The Bottom Of Our Relationship With Games Why We Do It, And What They Really Mean To Us.At The Same Time, Lost In A Good Game Is A Very Unusual Memoir Of A Writer Coming To Terms With His Grief Via Virtual Worlds, As He Tries To Work Out What Area Of Popular Culture We Should Classify Games (A Relatively New Technology) Under.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Lost in a Good Game'? A: The main theme of 'Lost in a Good Game' is the exploration of why people play video games and the psychological effects these games can have on our lives, particularly in relation to grief and coping mechanisms.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Lost in a Good Game'? A: The author of 'Lost in a Good Game' is Pete Etchells, who is a researcher in the psychological effects of video games.
- Q: When was 'Lost in a Good Game' published? A: 'Lost in a Good Game' was published on February 6, 2020.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Lost in a Good Game' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Lost in a Good Game'? A: The book 'Lost in a Good Game' contains 340 pages.
- Q: Is 'Lost in a Good Game' suitable for someone interested in game design? A: 'Lost in a Good Game' is categorized under Game Design, making it suitable for readers interested in this field as it discusses the history and development of video games.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'Lost in a Good Game'? A: Readers can expect to learn about the history of video games, their psychological impacts, and insights into the author's personal experiences with gaming and grief.
- Q: Does 'Lost in a Good Game' include any scientific studies? A: Yes, the book includes references to scientific studies, particularly regarding the classification of 'game addiction' by WHO and the implications of such classifications.
- Q: What genres does 'Lost in a Good Game' fall under? A: 'Lost in a Good Game' falls under the genres of memoir and psychology, with a focus on video games.
- Q: Can this book help someone understand the cultural significance of video games? A: Yes, 'Lost in a Good Game' aims to provide insights into the cultural significance of video games and their impact on human relationships and personal experiences.