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Title Space time play : computer games, architecture and urbanism : the next level / edited by Friedrich von Borries, Steffen P. Walz, Matthias Bottger ; in collaboration with Drew Davidson, Heather Kelley, Julian Kücklich
Published Basel ; Boston : Birkhauser, ©2007

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Description 1 online resource (495 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color)
Contents The architecture of computer and video games: a short space-time history of interactive entertainment -- Make believe urbanism: the ludic construction of the digital metropolis -- Ubiquitous games: enchanting places, buildings, cities and landscapes -- Serious fun: utilizing game elements for architectural design and urban planning -- Faites Vos Jeux: games between Utopia and Dystopia
Summary "The richly illustrated texts in "Space Time Play" cover a wide range of games paces: from milestone video and computer games to virtual metropolises to digitally-overlaid physical spaces. As a comprehensive and interdisciplinary compendium, "Space Time Play" explores the architectural history of computer games and the future of lucid space. More than 140 experts from game studies and the game industry, from architecture and urban planning, have contributed essays, game reviews and interviews. The games examined range from commercial products to artistic projects and from scientific experiments to spatial design and planning tools. "Space Time Play" is not just meant for architects, designers and gamers, but for all those who take an interest in the culture of digital games and the spaces within and modeled after them. Let's play!"--Website
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Notes Print version record
Subject Computer games
Video games -- Design
Computer games -- Design.
Computer games.
Computer games
Computer games -- Design
Computerspellen.
Stadsplanning.
Ruimtelijke interactie.
Form Electronic book
Author Borries, Friedrich von.
Walz, Steffen P., 1973-
Böttger, Matthias, 1974-
Davidson, Drew, 1970-
Kelley, Heather, 1969-
Kücklich, Julian, 1974-
ISBN 9783764384159
3764384158