Horror video games
Subtitle: essays on the fusion of fear and play
By: edited by Bernard Perron, foreword by Clive Barker.
Contributors: Perron, Bernard.; Barker, Clive.
Publisher: Jefferson, N.C.
Published: 2009
Place of publication: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786441976
Subjects: Video games -- Psychological aspects; Horror
Description: "In this in-depth critical and theoretical analysis of the horror genre in video games, 14 essays explore the cultural underpinnings of horror's allure for gamers and the evolution of "survival" themes. The techniques and story effects of specific games such as Resident Evil, Call of Cthulhu, and Silent Hill are examined individually"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.