• The Routledge Companion to Video Game Studies is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the field of video game studies.
• It features 55 original essays by leading scholars from around the world.
• The essays cover a wide range of topics, including the history of video games, the aesthetics of video games, the social and cultural impact of video games, and the future of video games.
• The Companion is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of video games.
• It is also a valuable resource for game developers, game designers, and anyone else who wants to learn more about the world of video games.
• The Companion is divided into six parts:

- Part 1: Foundations - Part 2: Histories - Part 3: Aesthetics - Part 4: Social and Cultural Impact - Part 5: Industries - Part 6: Futures