Rated M for Mature

Name: Rated M for Mature
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781628925777
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Sex and Sexuality in Video Games

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Summary

Rated M for Mature explores the intersection of video games and culture, delving into how mature content in games reflects and influences societal attitudes. It examines the evolution of gaming, particularly focusing on ratings systems, controversies, and the broader implications on the technology and media landscape. The book provides a thoughtful analysis of the gaming world's growth and its impact on both creators and consumers.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the balance between technology and its impact on culture and society, especially the influence of video games on different age groups. It's ideal for those curious about the intersection of computing, technology, and maturity themes in digital entertainment.

Description

The word sex has many implications when it is used in connection with video games. As game studies scholars have argued, games are player-driven experiences. Players must participate in processes of play to move the game forward. The addition of content that incorporates sex and/or sexuality adds complexity that other media do not share.

Rated M for Mature further develops our understanding of the practices and activities of video games, specifically focusing on the intersection of games with sexual content. From the supposed scandal of “Hot Coffee” to the emergence of same-sex romance options in RPGs, the collection explores the concepts of sex and sexuality in the area of video games.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Rated M for Mature is praised for its insightful exploration of sex and sexuality in video games, showing how these elements are central to game design and culture. Critics highlight the book's analysis of specific games and issues such as the use of sex alongside violence, and the evolution of gaming platforms. Reviewers commend its contributions to scholarly and design discussions, noting it offers valuable lessons for scholars, players, and designers interested in portraying sexuality more positively.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781628925777

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 October 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic USA

Illustration: 15 bw illus

Contributors:

Edited by Dr. Matthew Wysocki
Edited by Evan W. Lauteria

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 280

Collections

Computing & Technology Education & Reference Non-Fiction

About the Author

Matthew Wysocki is an Associate Professor at Flagler College, USA, where he is the Coordinator of the Media Studies program. He is the editor of CTRL-ALT-PLAY: Essays on Control in Video Games and co-chair of the Game Studies Area of the Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association.

Evan W. Lauteria is a PhD student in Sociology at the University of California-Davis, USA. Lauteria has published in the UK Literary Magazine Berfrois on the topic of queer game mechanics, as well as in Reconstruction on the resistant politics of queer game mods.