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Communities of Play: Emergent Cultures in Multiplayer Games and Virtual Worlds
Communities of Play Emergent Cultures in Multiplayer Games and Virtual Worlds Author:Celia Pearce "Communities of Play is a rich and thoughtful study that gives us a rare peek into something seldom discussed in online spaces - what happens when the site you love closes down. Celia Pearce provides fascinating insights as she traces these virtual communities, making a journey across a variety ... more »of software platforms, collaborating to rebuild play spaces, and keeping groups together. This is a unique and valuable contribution to not only the study of multiplayer worlds, but network life in general."--T.L. Taylor, Associate Professor, IT University of Copenhagen (TL Taylor )« less