book recomendation - Wark, "Gamer Theory"

[arne]

McKenzie Wark, "Gamer Theory," (Harvard University Press, Cambridge, 2007).

http://www.amazon.com/Gamer-Theory-M...6575509&sr=8-1

I got this book two weeks ago. I am not yet done reading, but it is an awesome read so far (am about half-way through it right now). A critical theory of games/gamers and the relationship to modern society. Lots and lots of philosophy and some interesting analysis of a selection of old-school and modern games. Extremely well written, very sophisticated. And at times it almost reads like poetry. The dude has a Ph.D. in this stuff, and it definitely shows

Highly recommended.

It encourages the reader to think critically about the relationships between gamer/game, and their relations to culture, media, history, sports, etc.

Heck, there's a whole chapter in there about "Rez"

[Mr Tornado]

Ooh, thanks for the heads up. I'll add it to my Amazon wish list for when I have funds available, or even a birthday present.

[Nous Anima]

Nice, thanks for recommending

May I also recommend this book ? I consider it an absolute "must read" for anyone semi-seriously involved with videogames in any shape or form.

If you read it and love it then Rules of Play should be your next destination.