MJ Clarke
Dragon's Lair and the Fantasy of Interactivity
Dragon's Lair and the Fantasy of Interactivity
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Dragons Lair is a critically acclaimed arcade game that combines video game components and home video replay, but has been criticized for its bad game design. In Dragons Lair and the Fantasy of Interactivity, MJ Clarke revives the game as a fascinating textual experiment that considers its design, makers, recording medium, and in-game imagery. Clarke argues that the game offers a provisional solution to questions about screen media production and consumption.
Format: Hardback
Length: 150 pages
Publication date: 15 June 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books
Dragons Lair, a beloved arcade game with a unique blend of videogame elements and home video replay, captured the hearts of gamers and the media during a challenging period for the arcade business. However, critics have later dismissed it as a cautionary tale of poor game design. In his book, Dragons Lair and the Fantasy of Interactivity, MJ Clarke breathes new life into Dragons Lair by exploring it as a captivating textual experiment intertwined with powerful industrial strategies, institutional discourse, and textual desires surrounding key concepts of interactivity and fantasy. Clarke's comprehensive historical study delves into the game's design, creators, recording medium, and in-game imagery, offering a fresh perspective that challenges the notion of Dragons Lair as a primitive and outdated game. Instead, he proposes that the game can be seen as a socio-technical network, contributing to and advancing discussions about the production and consumption of new screen technologies. Contrary to the simplistic views of evolutionary-minded lay critics, Clarke argues that Dragons Lair presents a fascinating provisional solution to ongoing questions about screen media. Through its innovative gameplay mechanics, immersive storytelling, and pioneering use of technology, Dragons Lair remains a testament to the power of interactive entertainment and the enduring appeal of fantasy narratives in the digital age.
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793636034
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