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Every day around the world millions of people enter virtual worlds through video games. These games are now the fastest-growing form of entertainment and are being played by people of all ages. International communities are coming together to play, have fun and share ideas – without ever meeting. How To Play A Video Game unlocks this amazing world, giving an insight into what makes video games so fascinating and entertaining to the people who play them.

Artist / Author Pippin Barr
Publisher Awa Press
ISBN 9781877551314
Reference P4255
Date 2011
Type Publication

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