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  • The Legend of Zelda and Philosophy

    Link Outside the Box

    by William Irwin ...
    Series series The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
    Unlock the Secrets of Hyrule with the Power of PhilosophyA groundbreaking and critically acclaimed masterpiece, The Legend of Zelda was released in Japan in 1986. That first entry spawned one of the greatest series in gaming history, leading up to Echoes of Wisdom in 2024. Link's quest to vanquish evil, unite the Triforce, and restore peace to Hyrule is at the heart of most Zelda games, but it's ... Read more

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  • The Legend of Zelda and Philosophy

    I Link Therefore I Am

    by Luke Cuddy ...
    Series Book 36 - Popular Culture and Philosophy
    With both young and adult gamers as loyal fans, The Legend of Zelda is one of the most beloved video game series ever created. The contributors to this volume consider the following questions and more: What is the nature of the gamer’s connection to Link? Does Link have a will, or do gamers project their wills onto him? How does the gamer experience the game? Do the rules of logic apply in the ... Read more

    $15.89 USD

  • BioShock and Philosophy

    Irrational Game, Rational Book

    by William Irwin ...
    Series series The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
    Considered a sign of the ‘coming of age’ of video games as an artistic medium, the award-winning BioShock franchise covers vast philosophical ground. BioShock and Philosophy: Irrational Game, Rational Book presents expert reflections by philosophers (and Bioshock connoisseurs) on this critically acclaimed and immersive fan-favorite.Reveals the philosophical questions raised through the artistic ... Read more

    $11.00 USD

  • Halo and Philosophy

    Intellect Evolved

    by Luke Cuddy ...
    Series Book 59 - Popular Culture and Philosophy
    Since the Doom series, First Person Shooter (FPS) videogames have ricocheted through the gaming community, often reaching outside that community to the wider public. While critics primarily lampoon FPSs for their aggressiveness and on-screen violence, gamers see something else. Halo is one of the greatest, most successful FPSs ever to grace the world of gaming. Although Halo is a FPS, it has a ... Read more

    $14.39 USD

  • World of Warcraft and Philosophy

    Wrath of the Philosopher King

    Series series Popular Culture and Philosophy
    Recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most popular MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) in videogame history, World of Warcraft is everywhere - from episodes of South Park and The Simpsons, to online series like Watch the Guild, accolades and awards from game critics, and prime-time commercials with Mr. T. Inevitably, such a cultural phenomenon triggers deeper ... Read more

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  • Audiobook

    BioShock and Philosophy

    Irrational Game, Rational Book

    by William Irwin ...
    Narrated by Heather Wynne, Alex Knox ...
    Series series Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture

    Unabridged

    6 hours 8 min

    Considered a sign of the "coming of age" of video games as an artistic medium, the award-winning BioShock franchise covers vast philosophical ground. BioShock and Philosophy: Irrational Game, Rational Book presents expert reflections by philosophers (and BioShock connoisseurs) on this critically acclaimed and immersive fan-favorite.● Reveals the philosophical questions raised through the artistic ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

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  • The Ultimate History of Video Games, Volume 1

    From Pong to Pokemon and Beyond . . . the Story Behind the Craze That Touched Our Lives and Changed the World

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  • Halo: Primordium

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  • Halo: Hunters in the Dark

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    Series series Halo
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