Welcome

Hello, and welcome to the companion website for the third edition of Understanding Video Games, a crucial guide for newcomers to video game studies and experienced game scholars alike. This revised and updated third edition of the pioneering text provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of game studies, and highlights changes in the gaming industry, advances in video game scholarship, and recent trends in game design and development—including mobile, casual, educational, and indie gaming.

Here on this companion website you’ll find:

  • An interactive timeline of video game history up to the present day.
  • A list of video links for each chapter sharing documentaries, game footage, key media moments surrounding video games, and important conversations with game developers.

We hope you enjoy your time here!

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