Death by Video Game (eBook)

A sort of love-letter travelogue [and a] thought-provoking introduction to the fastest-growing religion on the planet

Parkin is a powerful writer ... the prose gleams with enthusiasm and wonder and as far as any book can transport us into these digital worlds, Parkin does so marvellously

The finest book on video games yet. Simon Parkin thinks like a critic, conjures like a novelist, and writes like an artist at the height of his powers - which, in fact, he is.

A fantastic insight into video game obsession

[A] precise and fluent study ... an expansive, detailed and memorable tour of digital frontiers

An entertaining, intelligent read

Parkin has a literary eye for scenic and investigative detail ... thoughtful, serious criticism on gaming and play

Entertaining ... enjoyable and informative

The book is rich in personalities ... Parkin is an excellent writer, sensitive and empathetic, at his best when simply talking with people ... for Parkin, games are a safe place to retreat to from a more complicated, dangerous and unpredictable world

An in-depth look at the role of video games in society ... [Parkin] invites readers to examine human nature and the multitude of ways video games fit into our world

The best book about video games I've read since I wrote one

A thoughtful and intelligent exploration ... Parkin holds a mirror up to society, allowing even those with no personal gaming experience to gain insight into this global obsession

One of the best writers around on games and games culture ... Parkin's quest for the big picture quickly takes him on to the many ways in which video games are a part of life

The best book about video games ... brainy enough to appeal to even the deepest gamer, and yet accessible enough for the reader who hasn't picked up a controller in years

Entertaining ... [Parkin is] one of the leading voices in video games journalism ... fascinating reading.

Simon Parkin's surgical story-telling reveals the humanity, beauty and truth beneath the surface of our digital adventuring

Engaging, multifaceted, exhaustive, and touching ... exceptional ... Parkin excels at combining in-depth, unflinching journalism with smart prose ... a must read

Terrific ... [Parkin is] one of the best journalists and critics who writes about games ... a meditation on video games and their peculiar power over us

Groundbreaking ... his reportage leads to brilliant, fresh insights ... accomplishing that rare feat of teaching while entertaining, this work ignites a series of debates crucial to the future of video games