{"product_id":"the-evolution-and-social-impact-of-video-game-economics-paperback","title":"The Evolution and Social Impact of Video Game Economics - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHsuan-Yi Chou\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eMark D. Cruea\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eSteve Cuff\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, consumers of video games spend over $22.4 billion each year; using more complex and multi-layered strategies, game developers attempt to extend the profitability of their products from a simple one-time sale, to continuous engagement with the consumer. \u003ci\u003eThe Evolution and Social Impact of Video Game Economics\u003c\/i\u003e examines paradigmatic changes in the economic structure of the video game industry from a media effects and game design perspective. This book explores how game developers have changed how they engage players in order to facilitate continuous financial transactions. Contributors look from the advent of microtransactions and downloadable content (DLCs) to the impact of planned obsolescence, impulse buying, and emotional control. This collection takes a broad view of the game dynamics and market forces that drive the video game industry, and features international contributors from Asia, Europe, and Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCasey B. Hart\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor in the Department of Mass Communication at Stephen F. Austin State University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 07, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52512197935378,"sku":"9781498543439","price":80.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2211\/5346\/files\/eOkK_z2tk59781498543439.webp?v=1783810416","url":"https:\/\/ckbookstore.net\/products\/the-evolution-and-social-impact-of-video-game-economics-paperback","provider":"CK BOOKSTORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}