"This book applies the principles of research in the study of human cognition to games, with chapters representing 15 different disciplines in the learning scie

This book addresses the ongoing scientific debates regarding video games and their effects on players. The book features opposing perspectives and offers point

What impact can video games have on us as players? How does psychology influence video game creation? Why do some games become cultural phenomena? The Psycholog

Can a video game make you cry? Why do you relate to the characters and how do you engage with the storyworlds they inhabit? How is your body engaged in play? Ho

This entry in the BEA Electronic Media Research Series, born out of the April 2017 BEA Research Symposium, takes a look at video games, outlining the characteri