The Bloomsbury Handbook of Sex and Sexuality in Game Studies (Bloomsbury Handbooks)
Explore how video games shape — and are shaped by — sex, sexuality, and gender identity with The Bloomsbury Handbook of Sex and Sexuality in Game Studies. Part of the respected Bloomsbury Handbooks series, this groundbreaking reference work is a must-have for students, scholars, developers, and cultural theorists studying the intersections of digital gaming and sexuality. Now available at Books Hub PK, this handbook is an indispensable addition to any university library, research lab, or classroom focused on game studies, gender studies, queer theory, or cultural media studies.
Video games are more than entertainment — they are powerful cultural texts that represent, negotiate, and challenge social norms. The Bloomsbury Handbook of Sex and Sexuality in Game Studies brings together leading voices in game scholarship to examine how sexuality is coded, represented, and experienced in games and gaming cultures. The book addresses questions about queer representation, gender performance, erotic play, player identity, censorship, fan communities, and the political economy of sexual content in games.
Featuring contributions from global experts, this comprehensive handbook includes case studies of mainstream AAA titles, indie games, and experimental interactive works. It explores topics such as LGBTQ+ game characters, queer game design, modding communities, and the politics of representation in virtual spaces. Readers will gain valuable insights into the challenges and possibilities of creating inclusive, diverse, and transformative gaming experiences.
Whether you’re a postgraduate student researching your thesis, a lecturer designing a syllabus on interactive media and sexuality, or a developer interested in critical game design, this book is an invaluable reference for understanding the complex relationship between games and sexual identities.
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Part of the trusted Bloomsbury Handbooks series.
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Comprehensive coverage of sex, sexuality, and gender in global game studies.
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Includes essays, case studies, and theoretical frameworks by leading scholars.
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Relevant for game designers, cultural theorists, and students alike.
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A vital resource for academic libraries and cultural studies collections.
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