Codename Revolution: The Nintendo Wii Platform by Steven E. Jones (English) Hard

Description: Codename Revolution by Steven E. Jones, George K. Thiruvathukal Nintendos hugely popular and influential video game console system considered as technological device and social phenomenon. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Nintendos hugely popular and influential video game console system considered as technological device and social phenomenon.The Nintendo Wii, introduced in 2006, helped usher in a moment of retro-reinvention in video game play. This hugely popular console system, codenamed Revolution during development, signaled a turn away from fully immersive, time-consuming MMORPGs or forty-hour FPS games and back toward family fun in the living room. Players using the wireless motion-sensitive controller (the Wii Remote, or "Wiimote") play with their whole bodies, waving, swinging, swaying. The mimetic interface shifts attention from whats on the screen to whats happening in physical space. This book describes the Wiis impact in technological, social, and cultural terms, examining the Wii as a system of interrelated hardware and software that was consciously designed to promote social play in physical space.Each chapter of Codename Revolution focuses on a major component of the Wii as a platform: the console itself, designed to be low-powered and nimble; the iconic Wii Remote; Wii Fit Plus, and its controller, the Wii Balance Board; the Wii Channels interface and Nintendos distribution system; and the Wii as a social platform that not only affords multiplayer options but also encourages social interaction in shared physical space. Finally, the authors connect the Wiis revolution in mimetic interface gaming—which eventually led to the release of Sonys Move and Microsofts Kinect—to some of the economic and technological conditions that influence the possibility of making something new in this arena of computing and culture. Notes "As a model example of interdisciplinary analysis, Codename Revolution offers a comprehensive guide to the Wii platform, while providing insights into broader interactions between technology, commerce, textual creativity, and cultural practices. A must-read not only for game scholars, but for anyone interested in contemporary media and culture."--Jason Mittell, Associate Professor of American Studies and Film & Media Culture, Middlebury College " Codename Revolution is a remarkable look at the history of the Nintendo Wii, at its design, its games, and how it changed our idea of what video games can be."--Jesper Juul, visiting assistant arts professor, NYU Game Center, author of Half-Real Author Biography Steven E. Jones is Professor of English at Loyola University Chicago. George K. Thiruvathukal is Professor of Computer Science at Loyola University Chicago. Review ...make[s] indispensable contributions to game studies...by exploring the theoretical, economic, and political implications of expanding the idea of a platform to include physical paratexts, communication networks, and cultural environments. -- J.A. Saklofske, Acadia University Promotional As a model example of interdisciplinary analysis, Codename Revolution offers a comprehensive guide to the Wii platform, while providing insights into broader interactions between technology, commerce, textual creativity, and cultural practices. A must-read not only for game scholars, but for anyone interested in contemporary media and culture. -- Jason Mittell, Associate Professor of American Studies and Film & Media Culture, Middlebury College Codename Revolution is a remarkable look at the history of the Nintendo Wii, at its design, its games, and how it changed our idea of what video games can be. -- Jesper Juul, visiting assistant arts professor, NYU Game Center, author of Half-Real Review Quote "...make[s] indispensable contributions to game studies...by exploring thetheoretical, economic, and political implications of expanding the idea of a "platform" to includephysical paratexts, communication networks, and cultural environments." - J.A.Saklofske , Acadia University Details ISBN026201680X Author George K. Thiruvathukal Publisher MIT Press Ltd Year 2012 ISBN-10 026201680X ISBN-13 9780262016803 Format Hardcover Imprint MIT Press Subtitle The Nintendo Wii Platform Place of Publication Cambridge, Mass. Country of Publication United States DEWEY 306.487 Short Title CODENAME REVOLUTION Language English Media Book Pages 216 Birth 1959 Audience Age 18 Publication Date 2012-02-24 Affiliation Loyola University Chicago Position Professor and Computing Director; Co-Director, Center for Textual Studies and Digital Humanities UK Release Date 2012-02-24 AU Release Date 2012-02-24 NZ Release Date 2012-02-24 US Release Date 2012-02-24 Illustrations 7 b&w illus. Alternative 9780262300537 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Series Platform Studies We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44017170;

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