History of Digital Games

Focusing on the evolution of digital games, this comprehensive survey explores their history as both commercial products and artistic expressions. It examines the interconnectedness of game design and the development of input devices, tracing their roots from late 19th-century coin-operated amusements to today's independent games. Through an analysis of influences on game developers and the broader historical, cultural, economic, and technological contexts, the book provides an in-depth understanding of the factors that have shaped game design trends over time.