Myst and Riven : The World of the D'ni

“Myst and Riven is well-written, interesting, on-topic, insightful, and a real pleasure to read.” —Edward Castronova, Indiana University Video games have become a major cultural force, and within their history, Myst and its sequel Riven stand out as influential examples. Myst and Riven: The World of...

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Autor principal: Mark J. P. Wolf
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Publicado: University of Michigan Press 2011
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