The Pokemon Go Phenomenon: Essays On Public Play In Contested Spaces (Studies In Gaming)

Pokemon Go is not just play--the game has had an impact on public spaces, social circles and technology, suggesting new ways of experiencing our world. This collection of new essays explores what Pokemon Go can tell us about how and why we play. Covering a range of topics from mobile hardware and classroom applications to social conflict and urban planning, the contributors approach Pokemon Go from both practical and theoretical angles, anticipating the impact play will have on our digitally augmented world.

• | Author: Jamie Henthorn|Andrew Kulak|Kristopher Purzycki, Jamie Henthorn
• | Publisher: McFarland
• | Publication Date: May 06, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 235 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Games & Activities
• | ISBN-10: 1476674132
• | ISBN-13: 9781476674131