Virtual Cities: An Atlas & Exploration of Video Game Cities

Spanning decades of digital history, this is the ultimate travel guide and atlas of the gamer imagination. Dimopoulos invites readers to share his vision of dozens of different gaming franchises like never before: discover Dimopouloss Half-Life 2s City 17, Yakuza 0s Kamurocho, Fallouts New Vegas, Super Mario Odysseys New Donk City, and many more. Each chapter of this virtual travel guide consists of deep dives into the history and lore of these cities from an in-universe perspective. Illustrated with original color ink drawings andof coursegorgeous and detailed maps, readers can explore the nostalgic games of their youth as well as modern hits. Sidebars based on the authors research tell behind-the-scenes anecdotes and reveal the real-world stories that inspired these iconic virtual settings. With a combination of stylish original maps, illustrations, and insightful commentary and analysis, this is a must-have for video game devotees, world-building fans, and game design experts. See more