Virtual cities : an atlas & exploration of video game cities
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Published
New York : The Countryman Press, 2020.
Status
Aurora Hills - Adult Nonfiction
794.8 DIMOP
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794.8 DIMOP
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Published
New York : The Countryman Press, 2020.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
ix, 214 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Description
"Immerse yourself in 45 spectacularly imagined virtual cities, from Arkham City to Whiterun, in this beautifully illustrated unofficial guide. Spanning decades of digital history, this is the ultimate travel guide and atlas of the gamer imagination. Dimopoulos invites readers to share his vision of dozens of different gaming franchises like never before: discover Dimopoulos's Half-Life 2's City 17, Yakuza 0's Kamurocho, Fallout's New Vegas, Super Mario Odyssey's New Donk City, and many more. Each chapter of this virtual travel guide consists of deep dives into the history and lore of these cities from an in-universe perspective. Illustrated with original color ink drawings and-of course-gorgeous and detailed maps, readers can explore the nostalgic games of their youth as well as modern hits. Sidebars based on the author's research tell behind-the-scenes anecdotes and reveal the real-world stories that inspired these iconic virtual settings. With a combination of stylish original maps, illustrations, and insightful commentary and analysis, this is a must-have for video game devotees, world-building fans, and game design experts"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Dimopoulos, K., Kallikaki, M., & Papanastasiou, V. (2020). Virtual cities: an atlas & exploration of video game cities (First edition.). The Countryman Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Dimopoulos, K, Maria, Kallikaki and Vivi, Papanastasiou. 2020. Virtual Cities: An Atlas & Exploration of Video Game Cities. The Countryman Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Dimopoulos, K, Maria, Kallikaki and Vivi, Papanastasiou. Virtual Cities: An Atlas & Exploration of Video Game Cities The Countryman Press, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Dimopoulos, K., Maria Kallikaki, and Vivi Papanastasiou. Virtual Cities: An Atlas & Exploration of Video Game Cities First edition., The Countryman Press, 2020.
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