Andrea Babich
Launched in 2002, the Ludologica Collection examines the most important video games of all time. Each volume is dedicated to a key theme or a seminal title. The discussed texts are placed within the production of the game designer and the genre of development and are analyzed in depth. From Will Wright to Shigeru Miyamoto, from Hideo Kojima to Richard Garriott, Ludologica thus creates an original mosaic of aesthetics, genres, and autonomous intentions with few comparisons in the current publishing landscape. The collection offers a new way to look at video games with an approach that is both accessible and stimulating. Among the authors are prominent figures from specialized criticism, university professors from prestigious institutions, and enthusiasts.
"The Worlds of Super Mario: Actions, Interactions, Explorations" represents the first attempt to critically examine the Nintendo phenomenon and the epic journey of Super Mario, an icon of popular culture second only to Mickey Mouse in terms of popularity and success. This ambitious essay by Babich retraces the origins and evolution of this character. At the same time, it tells the story of its creator, Shigeru Miyamoto, the Japanese Walt Disney. Using a variety of analytical tools (new media theory, semiotics, narratology, and cultural studies), Babich intriguingly and accessibly reconstructs the reasons behind a global triumph that has endured for almost a quarter of a century.
PUBLICATION DETAILS
LANGUAGE | BINDING | EDITION | ISBN | YEAR | PAGES |
Italian | Paperback | | 9788840016078 | 2012 | 136 |
OTHER NAMES
I mondi di Super Mario. Azioni. Interazioni. Esplorazioni
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