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Narrative Mechanics: Strategies and Meanings in Games and Real Life
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Abstract What do stories in games have in common with political narratives? This book identifies narrative strategies as mechanisms for meaning and manipulation in games and real life. It shows that the narrative mechanics so clearly identifiable in games are increasingly used (and abused) in politics and so... view more
What do stories in games have in common with political narratives? This book identifies narrative strategies as mechanisms for meaning and manipulation in games and real life. It shows that the narrative mechanics so clearly identifiable in games are increasingly used (and abused) in politics and social life. They have "many faces", displays and interfaces. They occur as texts, recipes, stories, dramas in three acts, movies, videos, tweets, journeys of heroes, but also as rewarding stories in games and as narratives in society - such as a career from rags to riches, the concept of modernity or market economy. Below their surface, however, narrative mechanics are a particular type of motivational design - of game mechanics.... view less
Keywords
computer game; digital media; aesthetics; reception
Classification
Interactive, electronic Media
Impact Research, Recipient Research
Free Keywords
Culture; Game Design; Game Studies; Media Aesthetics; Media Studies; Popular Culture
Document language
English
Publication Year
2021
Publisher
transcript Verlag
City
Bielefeld
Page/Pages
360 p.
Series
Edition Medienwissenschaft, 82
DOI
https://doi.org/10.14361/9783839453452
ISBN
978-3-8394-5345-2
Status
Published Version; reviewed