{"title":"Noah Wardrip-Fruin","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our dedicated collection for Noah Wardrip-Fruin, a distinguished author renowned for his contributions to the understanding of digital media, game studies, and interactive narratives. Known for bridging the gap between theoretical insights and practical implications, Wardrip-Fruin's work offers invaluable perspectives to both enthusiasts and scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the notable works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eAnimal Crossing: New Horizons\u003c\/em\u003e, a profound exploration of one of today's most popular and influential video games. Through this book, Wardrip-Fruin provides a deeper understanding of the cultural and social dimensions of gaming, making it an essential read for fans and critics of the medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile often uncategorised due to its unique blend of digital theory and literary analysis, Wardrip-Fruin's writing is characterised by clarity, depth, and accessibility. This collection is perfect for readers who are curious about the intersection of technology and storytelling, and eager to uncover the broader implications of interactive media in our world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore, enjoy, and be enlightened by the thought-provoking works of Noah Wardrip-Fruin, where each book promises to add a new dimension to your understanding of digital landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"animal-crossing-new-horizons-by-noah-wardrip-fruin-9780226840697","title":"Animal Crossing: New Horizons","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan a game take care of us? And do we want it to?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnimal Crossing: New Horizons\u003c\/em\u003e was released on March 20, 2020—just as a pandemic kept many from family, work, restaurants, and the rest of their regularly scheduled lives. At its height, the game averaged one million copies sold per day, as players sought comfort, escape, and a virtual means of connection. In this book, game scholar Noah Wardrip-Fruin, isolated with his family by both lockdown and disability, explores the power of this game and the mixed emotions of a player and a parent trying to make it from one day to the next—while his kids' obsession with \u003cem\u003eAnimal Crossing\u003c\/em\u003e creates conflicts between them and pushback against family rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWardrip-Fruin helps both \u003cem\u003eAnimal Crossing\u003c\/em\u003e fans and newcomers understand the unexpected beneath the game's surface: like the story of the first \u003cem\u003eAnimal Crossing\u003c\/em\u003e, co-designed by an absent father, seeking connection; like the hallmarks of video game manipulation, from \"streak\" bonuses to game-determined playtimes; like the appeal of endless shopping, in a kind of \"safe\" capitalism; and, of course, like the character quirks of a raccoon dog, Tom Nook, who provides a world of both safety and strange paternalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor many, this blockbuster game offered a comforting world compared to a reality of danger. In this first entry in the Replay series, Wardrip-Fruin offers an absorbing investigation of a game's role in contemporary social life and a book that belongs on the shelf of anyone who loves or is puzzled by this Nintendo sensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46871310663916,"sku":"9780226840697","price":30.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20635253482268.jpg?v=1759874907"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/noah-wardrip-fruin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}