Webster's Introduction to Action Video Games: Sub-Genres, Topics, Games, and More

By: Javens, Mack

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Action games are a video game genre that emphasizes physical challenges, including hand-eye coordination and reaction-time. The genre includes diverse subgenres such as fighting games, shooter games, and platform games, which are widely considered the most important action games, though some Real Time Strategy games are also considered to be action games. Read all about action games with chapters on its sub-genres, action-adventure games, shooter games, major topics, and lists of past and present action video games.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1241796017
• ISBN13: 9781241796013
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Webster's Digital Services
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.7"