The Art of Videogames (New Directions in Aesthetics)

__The Art of Videogames__ explores how philosophy of the arts theories developed to address traditional art works can also be applied to videogames. * Presents a unique philosophical approach to the art of videogaming, situating videogames in the framework of analytic philosophy of the arts * Explores how philosophical theories developed to address traditional art works can also be applied to videogames * Written for a broad audience of both philosophers and videogame enthusiasts by a philosopher who is also an avid gamer * Discusses the relationship between games and earlier artistic and entertainment media, how videogames allow for interactive fiction, the role of game narrative, and the moral status of violent events depicted in videogame worlds * Argues that videogames do indeed qualify as a new and exciting form of representational art Content: Chapter 1 The New Art of Videogames (pages 1–14): Chapter 2 What Are Videogames Anyway? (pages 15–33): Chapter 3 Videogames and Fiction (pages 34–60): Chapter 4 Stepping into Fictional Worlds (pages 61–85): Chapter 5 Games through Fiction (pages 86–109): Chapter 6 Videogames and Narrative (pages 110–129): Chapter 7 Emotion in Videogaming (pages 130–149): Chapter 8 The Morality of Videogames (pages 150–171): Chapter 9 Videogames as Art (pages 172–196): The new art of videogames What are videogames anyway? On definition Theories of gaming A definition of videogames Videogames and fiction From tennis for two to worlds of warcraft Imaginary worlds and works of fiction Fictional or virtual? Interactive fiction Stepping into fictional worlds Welcome to rapture Meet niko bellic Experiencing game worlds Acting in game worlds Games through fiction The nature of gaming What are the rules of this game? Playing, cheating, fragging, and griefing Videogames and narrative The stories games tell Would you kindly put down that wrench? Reconciling games and narratives Emotion in videogaming How can we be moved by the fate of Niko Bellic? My fear of mutants The role of the emotions in gaming The morality of videogames The problem with crime simulators Are games bad for you? On being offensive Sticking up for videogames Videogames as art Are videogames art? A cluster theory of art The art in videogames New art from old bottles. By Situating Videogames In The Framework Of Analytic Philosophy Of The Arts, The Art Of Videogames Offers Unique Philosophical Insights While Finally Bridging The Worlds Of Fantasy And Philosophy.--jacket. The New Art Of Videogames -- What Are Videogames Anyway? -- On Definition -- Videogames And Fiction -- Stepping Into Fictional Worlds -- Games Through Fiction -- Videogames And Narrative -- Emotion In Videogaming -- The Morality Of Videogames -- Videogames As Art. Grant Tavinor. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Videogames aren't just for children anymore. In fact, their fictional worlds now inspire us to judgments of perceptual beauty, involve us in interpretation, and arouse our emotions. Reflecting the increasing technical and moral sophistication of the genre, The Art of Videogames presents a unique philosophical approach to the art of videogaming. « The Art of Videogames explores how philosophy of the arts theories developed to address traditional art works can also be applied to videogames. »-- Résumé de l'éditeur