The Style Guide is quite enlightening when it comes to breaking down the issues with modern game reviews and jargon. The afterword was particularly interesting; it showed how to effectively review a game from an objective standpoint while still allowing the reader to determine whether it was "good" or "bad". Most importantly, it emphasized the use of clear, concise writing as opposed to clever phrases and twisted meanings, which leave the writer amused and the reader confused.
The Intro. to Game Studies is a straightforward analysis of the societal aspects of gaming itself, looking at the perspectives of the readers and composers of games. However, this volume recognizes games of every medium, from board games to video games, chess to GTA III. The introductory chapter focuses on the study of game studies themselves, looking at the history and relevance of gaming scholarship and research.
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