Discover the definitive guide to contemporary video game studies with “The Routledge Companion to Video Game Studies, Second Edition.” Expertly compiled by Mark J. P. Wolf and Bernard Perron, this fully revised companion offers interdisciplinary models for analyzing games as art and cultural phenomena. Explore technical, creative, political, and social dimensions, with brand new chapters on preservation, VR/AR, eSports, disability, diversity, and identity. Dive into the industrial aspects, including digital distribution, game labor, and globalization. This essential resource provides succinct summaries and further reading for students, scholars, and game designers seeking to understand the dynamic field of video game analysis and its evolving landscape. A must-have for serious game enthusiasts.