Virtual Cities: An Atlas & Exploration of Video Game Cities

Virtual Cities: An Atlas & Exploration of Video Game Cities
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Publisher : The Countryman Press
Total Pages : 399
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ISBN-10 : 9781682686102
ISBN-13 : 1682686108
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Book Synopsis Virtual Cities: An Atlas & Exploration of Video Game Cities by : Konstantinos Dimopoulos

Download or read book Virtual Cities: An Atlas & Exploration of Video Game Cities written by Konstantinos Dimopoulos and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immerse yourself in 45 spectacularly imagined virtual cities, from Arkham City to Whiterun, in this beautifully illustrated unofficial guide. Spanning decades of digital history, this is the ultimate travel guide and atlas of the gamer imagination. Dimopoulos invites readers to share his vision of dozens of different gaming franchises like never before: discover Dimopoulos’s Half-Life 2’s City 17, Yakuza 0’s Kamurocho, Fallout’s New Vegas, Super Mario Odyssey’s New Donk City, and many more. Each chapter of this virtual travel guide consists of deep dives into the history and lore of these cities from an in-universe perspective. Illustrated with original color ink drawings and—of course—gorgeous and detailed maps, readers can explore the nostalgic games of their youth as well as modern hits. Sidebars based on the author’s research tell behind-the-scenes anecdotes and reveal the real-world stories that inspired these iconic virtual settings. With a combination of stylish original maps, illustrations, and insightful commentary and analysis, this is a must-have for video game devotees, world-building fans, and game design experts.


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