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Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2e

Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2e

Second edition

Paperback (03 May 2019)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Computer role-playing games (CRPGs) are a special genre of computer games that bring the tabletop role-playing experience of games such as Dungeons & Dragons to the computer screen. Thisnew edition inlcudes two new chapters: The Modern Age, and a chapter on Indies and Mobile CRPGs. The new modern age chapter will cover, among other topics, Kickstarter/FIG crowdfunded projects such as Torment: Tides of Numenera and Pillars of Eternity. It'll also bring the book up to date with major games such as Dragon Age, Witcher, Skyrim. Expanded info in first chapter about educational potential of CRPGs. Color figures will be introduced for the first time.

Key Features

  • gives reviews of hundreds of games across many platforms.
  • comprehensive book covering the history of computer RPGs.
  • comprehensive index at the back, letting you quickly look up your favourite titles
  • Book information

    ISBN: 9781138574649
    Publisher: CRC Press
    Imprint: CRC Press
    Pub date:
    Edition: Second edition
    DEWEY: 794.809
    DEWEY edition: 23
    Language: English
    Number of pages: 618
    Weight: 786g
    Height: 235mm
    Width: 163mm
    Spine width: 32mm