Marcovitz, Hal.

Online gaming and entertainment / Hal Marcovitz. - San Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press, c2012. - 96 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm. - Issues in the digital age . - Issues in the digital age. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A vast source of entertainment -- How the Internet dominates the entertainment world -- Does online gaming isolate players? -- Can online entertainment be addictive? -- Can online entertainment be regulated? -- What is the future of online entertainment?

Discusses the issues surrounding online gaming and entertainment, including onling gaming addiction, online gambling, and legislation regarding online entertainment.

ISBN: 9781601521910 (hardback) 160152191X (hardback)

LCCN: 2011018701

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Internet games.
Computer games.

LC Class. No.: GV1469.15 / .M37 2012

Dewey Class. No.: 794.8