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Watch Me Play

Twitch and the Rise of Game Live Streaming

by T. L. Taylor ...

Series series Princeton Studies in Culture and Technology
A look at the revolution in game live streaming and esports broadcastingEvery day thousands of people broadcast their gaming live to audiences over the internet using popular sites such as Twitch, which reaches more than one hundred million viewers a month. In these new platforms for interactive entertainment, big esports events featuring digital game competitors live stream globally, and ... Read more

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A look at the revolution in game live streaming and esports broadcastingEvery day thousands of people broadcast their gaming live to audiences over the internet using popular sites such as Twitch, which reaches more than one hundred million viewers a month. In these new platforms for interactive entertainment, big esports events featuring digital game competitors live stream globally, and
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Master Builder Respawned

Minecraft Earth and the Latest Updates from the World's Most Popular Game

by Jeff Cork ...

It's been over ten years since Minecraft first launched, forever altering the video game landscape. With a community of more than 90 million monthly users, plus plenty of exciting updates, the game continues to evolve and is now more popular than ever! Master Builder Respawned is the complete, unauthorized guide to your favorite sandbox game. With this fully up-to-date collection of tips and ... Read more

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It's been over ten years since Minecraft first launched, forever altering the video game landscape. With a community of more than 90 million monthly users, plus plenty of exciting updates, the game continues to evolve and is now more popular than ever! Master Builder Respawned is the complete, unauthorized guide to your favorite sandbox game. With this fully up-to-date collection of tips and
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The Ultimate Guide to Advanced Combat

Combat Strategies and Battle Techniques for Minecraft®™

by Triumph Books, Triumph Books ...

Minecraft's recent, highly anticipated Combat Update has completely overhauled the combat system and the end of game experience, adding tons of new strategy and special attacks. And Minecraft's new multiplayer competitive mode, Battle, brings combat to the forefront. With The Ultimate Guide to Advanced Combat, explore the new End City, End Gateway, and End Island, in addition to planning the ... Read more

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Minecraft's recent, highly anticipated Combat Update has completely overhauled the combat system and the end of game experience, adding tons of new strategy and special attacks. And Minecraft's new multiplayer competitive mode, Battle, brings combat to the forefront. With The Ultimate Guide to Advanced Combat, explore the new End City, End Gateway, and End Island, in addition to planning the
... Read more
Fortnite

The Essential Guide to Battle Royale and Other Survival Games

by Triumph Books ...

Fortnite: Battle Royale is taking the world by storm, combining the high-octane action of traditional shooters with the creative construction elements of sandbox games like Minecraft. With 40 million players and counting, competition is fierce, and strategy is essential. Once you jump from the Battle Bus onto the island below, there can be only one goal: survival. This guide has all the tips and ... Read more

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Fortnite: Battle Royale is taking the world by storm, combining the high-octane action of traditional shooters with the creative construction elements of sandbox games like Minecraft. With 40 million players and counting, competition is fierce, and strategy is essential. Once you jump from the Battle Bus onto the island below, there can be only one goal: survival. This guide has all the tips and
... Read more
OpTic Gaming

The Making of eSports Champions

by H3CZ, NaDeSHot, Scump, BigTymer, Midnite, OpTic J, Fwiz ...

OpTic Gaming, the four-time Call of Duty Major League Gaming Champions and one of the top eSports teams in the world, now takes fans behind the controller—into the game and the minds of the greatest gamers in the world—in this fascinating and unique memoir and insider guide.Emerging on the scene in 2006, OpTic Gaming has dominated the Call of Duty e-sports arena, thanks to the talents of legendary ... Read more

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OpTic Gaming, the four-time Call of Duty Major League Gaming Champions and one of the top eSports teams in the world, now takes fans behind the controller—into the game and the minds of the greatest gamers in the world—in this fascinating and unique memoir and insider guide.Emerging on the scene in 2006, OpTic Gaming has dominated the Call of Duty e-sports arena, thanks to the talents of legendary
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The Simulation Hypothesis

An MIT Computer Scientist Shows Why AI, Quantum Physics, and Eastern Mystics All Agree We Are in a Video Game

by Rizwan Virk ...

The definitive exploration of one of the most daring and consequential theories of our time, completely revised and updated to reflect the rapid advances in artificial intelligence and virtual realityAre we living in a simulation? MIT computer scientist Rizwan Virk draws from research and concepts from computer science, artificial intelligence, video games, quantum physics, and ancient mystics to ... Read more

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The definitive exploration of one of the most daring and consequential theories of our time, completely revised and updated to reflect the rapid advances in artificial intelligence and virtual realityAre we living in a simulation? MIT computer scientist Rizwan Virk draws from research and concepts from computer science, artificial intelligence, video games, quantum physics, and ancient mystics to
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Master Builder Roblox

The Essential Guide

by Triumph Books ...

Driven by smart leadership and the constant evolution of computing hardware and software, Roblox has seen a surge in users over the past year. The company has shrewdly positioned itself as a powerful and flexible sandbox game, one which allows users to not only create their own structures, environments, and games, but also encourages them to come together socially and interact collectively. Roblox ... Read more

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Driven by smart leadership and the constant evolution of computing hardware and software, Roblox has seen a surge in users over the past year. The company has shrewdly positioned itself as a powerful and flexible sandbox game, one which allows users to not only create their own structures, environments, and games, but also encourages them to come together socially and interact collectively. Roblox
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Metaverse Investing: Metaverse and… Blockchain, NFT, Games, Music… The Future!

The Future Of Investing, #2

by GOLD G. ...

Series Book 2 - The Future Of Investing
★ WHAT IS THE METAVERSE? THE FUTURE OF THE INTERNET EXPLAINED ★An Expansive Metaverse to PLAY, BUILD, OWN, AND MONETIZE your virtual experience. The expansion of the Metaverse will expand the value unlocked and potentially lead to a rapid expansion of the global economy.WHAT IS THE METAVERSE?Simply put, a Metaverse is a digital space represented by digital representations of people, places, and ... Read more

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★ WHAT IS THE METAVERSE? THE FUTURE OF THE INTERNET EXPLAINED ★An Expansive Metaverse to PLAY, BUILD, OWN, AND MONETIZE your virtual experience. The expansion of the Metaverse will expand the value unlocked and potentially lead to a rapid expansion of the global economy.WHAT IS THE METAVERSE?Simply put, a Metaverse is a digital space represented by digital representations of people, places, and
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The Proteus Paradox

How Online Games and Virtual Worlds Change Us-And How They Don't

by Nick Yee ...

Proteus, the mythical sea god who could alter his appearance at will, embodies one of the promises of online games: the ability to reinvent oneself. Yet inhabitants of virtual worlds rarely achieve this liberty, game researcher Nick Yee contends. Though online games evoke freedom and escapism, Yee shows that virtual spaces perpetuate social norms and stereotypes from the offline world, transform ... Read more

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Proteus, the mythical sea god who could alter his appearance at will, embodies one of the promises of online games: the ability to reinvent oneself. Yet inhabitants of virtual worlds rarely achieve this liberty, game researcher Nick Yee contends. Though online games evoke freedom and escapism, Yee shows that virtual spaces perpetuate social norms and stereotypes from the offline world, transform
... Read more
Defying Reality

The Inside Story of the Virtual Reality Revolution

by David M. Ewalt ...

A fascinating exploration of the history, development, and future of virtual reality, a technology with world-changing potential, written by award-winning journalist and author David Ewalt, stemming from his 2015 Forbes cover story about the Oculus Rift and its creator Palmer Luckey.You’ve heard about virtual reality, seen the new gadgets, and read about how VR will be the next big thing. But you ... Read more

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A fascinating exploration of the history, development, and future of virtual reality, a technology with world-changing potential, written by award-winning journalist and author David Ewalt, stemming from his 2015 Forbes cover story about the Oculus Rift and its creator Palmer Luckey.You’ve heard about virtual reality, seen the new gadgets, and read about how VR will be the next big thing. But you
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In Math We Trust

Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency and the Journey To Being Your Own Bank

by Simon Dingle ...

A highly readable account of a complex subject, In Math We Trust is all you need to find out about Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, the future of money and the journey to being your own bank.Money is the most important human invention after language. It provides tokens for the faith we have in each other and society, but that trust has been violated repeatedly throughout history by the middlemen and ... Read more

$7.82 CAD

A highly readable account of a complex subject, In Math We Trust is all you need to find out about Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, the future of money and the journey to being your own bank.Money is the most important human invention after language. It provides tokens for the faith we have in each other and society, but that trust has been violated repeatedly throughout history by the middlemen and
... Read more
How To Be a Professional Gamer

An eSports Guide to League of Legends

by Fnatic, Kikis, YellOwStar, Spirit, Febiven, Rekkles, Mike Diver ...

It’s time to become a Legend.Watched by millions and contested by the best professional gamers in the world, League of Legends is more than a game.Since the very beginnning of eSports, Fnatic have been competing at the highest level. In 2011, they won the World Championships and in 2015 they achieved the impossible: an entire regular season undefeated. In How to be a Professional Gamer, they take ... Read more

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It’s time to become a Legend.Watched by millions and contested by the best professional gamers in the world, League of Legends is more than a game.Since the very beginnning of eSports, Fnatic have been competing at the highest level. In 2011, they won the World Championships and in 2015 they achieved the impossible: an entire regular season undefeated. In How to be a Professional Gamer, they take
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Getting Started with Citrix VDI-in-a-Box

by Stuart Arthur Brown ...

A practical and fast-paced guide that gives you all the information you need to simplify and streamline virtual desktops so you get a production-quality solution while instantly lowering your costs and improving security. Getting Started with Citrix VDI-in-a-Box is great for IT professionals who are new to VDI-in-a-Box and who are looking for a good grounding in the product. You may be planning to ... Read more

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A practical and fast-paced guide that gives you all the information you need to simplify and streamline virtual desktops so you get a production-quality solution while instantly lowering your costs and improving security. Getting Started with Citrix VDI-in-a-Box is great for IT professionals who are new to VDI-in-a-Box and who are looking for a good grounding in the product. You may be planning to
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Virtual & Augmented Reality For Dummies

by Paul Mealy ...

An easy-to-understand primer on Virtual Reality and Augmented RealityVirtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are driving the next technological revolution. If you want to get in on the action, this book helps you understand what these technologies are, their history, how they’re being used, and how they’ll affect consumers both personally and professionally in the very near future.With VR ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

An easy-to-understand primer on Virtual Reality and Augmented RealityVirtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are driving the next technological revolution. If you want to get in on the action, this book helps you understand what these technologies are, their history, how they’re being used, and how they’ll affect consumers both personally and professionally in the very near future.With VR
... Read more
The VR Book

Human-Centered Design for Virtual Reality

by Jason Jerald ...

Series series ACM Books
This is a strong foundation of human-centric virtual reality design for anyone and everyone involved in creating VR experiences. Without a clear understanding of the human side of virtual reality (VR), the experience will always fail.The VR Book bridges this gap by focusing on human-centered design. Creating compelling VR applications is an incredibly complex challenge. When done well, these ... Read more

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This is a strong foundation of human-centric virtual reality design for anyone and everyone involved in creating VR experiences. Without a clear understanding of the human side of virtual reality (VR), the experience will always fail.The VR Book bridges this gap by focusing on human-centered design. Creating compelling VR applications is an incredibly complex challenge. When done well, these
... Read more
Transcendence

The Disinformation Encyclopedia of Transhumanism and the Singularity

by R.U. Sirius, Jay Cornell ...

“A deceptively light treatment of mind-blowing technologies and their cultural, social and political impact. This book will put your mind on fire.”—Giulio Prisco, Hacked.comTranshumanism is an international movement that advocates the use of science and technology to overcome the natural limitations experienced by humanity, through such developments as:the Singularity—the creation of machine ... Read more

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“A deceptively light treatment of mind-blowing technologies and their cultural, social and political impact. This book will put your mind on fire.”—Giulio Prisco, Hacked.comTranshumanism is an international movement that advocates the use of science and technology to overcome the natural limitations experienced by humanity, through such developments as:the Singularity—the creation of machine
... Read more
Dawn of the New Everything

Encounters with Reality and Virtual Reality

by Jaron Lanier ...

The father of virtual reality explains its dazzling possibilities by reflecting on his own lifelong relationship with technology.Named one of the best books of 2017 by The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, & Vox"A deeply human, highly personal, and beautifully told story." —Dave EggersBridging the gap between tech mania and the experience of being inside the human body , Dawn of the Ne... ... Read more

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The father of virtual reality explains its dazzling possibilities by reflecting on his own lifelong relationship with technology.Named one of the best books of 2017 by The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, & Vox"A deeply human, highly personal, and beautifully told story." —Dave EggersBridging the gap between tech mania and the experience of being inside the human body , Dawn of the Ne...
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Digital Cool

Life in the Age of New Media

by Pramod K Nayar ...

You email your report, check the position of your stocks, play your favourite Rahman, and upload new patches for your favourite simulation gameall using the same three-inch-by-five device that fits into your palm. You chat, share, play and blog, even check for directions to the new Italian restaurant in town online. Everyday life is now digital.Digital Cool examines life in the age of New Media. ... Read more

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You email your report, check the position of your stocks, play your favourite Rahman, and upload new patches for your favourite simulation gameall using the same three-inch-by-five device that fits into your palm. You chat, share, play and blog, even check for directions to the new Italian restaurant in town online. Everyday life is now digital.Digital Cool examines life in the age of New Media.
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Computers and Society

Modern Perspectives

by Ronald M. Baecker ...

The last century has seen enormous leaps in the development of digital technologies, and most aspects of modern life have changed significantly with their widespread availability and use. Technology at various scales - supercomputers, corporate networks, desktop and laptop computers, the internet, tablets, mobile phones, and processors that are hidden in everyday devices and are so small you can ... Read more

$50.93 CAD

The last century has seen enormous leaps in the development of digital technologies, and most aspects of modern life have changed significantly with their widespread availability and use. Technology at various scales - supercomputers, corporate networks, desktop and laptop computers, the internet, tablets, mobile phones, and processors that are hidden in everyday devices and are so small you can
... Read more
Half-Real

Video Games between Real Rules and Fictional Worlds

by Jesper Juul ...

An in-depth analysis of game development and rules and fiction in video games—with concrete examples, including The Legend of Zelda, Grand Theft Auto, and moreA video game is half-real: we play by real rules while imagining a fictional world. We win or lose the game in the real world, but we slay a dragon (for example) only in the world of the game. In this thought-provoking study, Jesper Juul ... Read more

$33.11 CAD

An in-depth analysis of game development and rules and fiction in video games—with concrete examples, including The Legend of Zelda, Grand Theft Auto, and moreA video game is half-real: we play by real rules while imagining a fictional world. We win or lose the game in the real world, but we slay a dragon (for example) only in the world of the game. In this thought-provoking study, Jesper Juul
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Virtually Sacred

Myth and Meaning in World of Warcraft and Second Life

by Robert M. Geraci ...

Millions of users have taken up residence in virtual worlds, and in those worlds they find opportunities to revisit and rewrite their religious lives. Robert M. Geraci argues that virtual worlds and video games have become a locus for the satisfaction of religious needs, providing many users with devoted communities, opportunities for ethical reflection, a meaningful experience of history and ... Read more

$46.07 CAD

Millions of users have taken up residence in virtual worlds, and in those worlds they find opportunities to revisit and rewrite their religious lives. Robert M. Geraci argues that virtual worlds and video games have become a locus for the satisfaction of religious needs, providing many users with devoted communities, opportunities for ethical reflection, a meaningful experience of history and
... Read more
Artificial intelligence and chatbots for beginners

A comprehensive starter kit for non Technical Readers

by Nicholas N Gonzales ...

Artificial Intelligence and Chatbots for Beginners is the perfect introduction to the world of conversational AI. This beginner-friendly guide explores natural language processing and walks you through building intelligent chatbots step-by-step.Learn core chatbot concepts like intent recognition, entity extraction, language models, and response generation. Discover how to create chatbots from ... Read more

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Artificial Intelligence and Chatbots for Beginners is the perfect introduction to the world of conversational AI. This beginner-friendly guide explores natural language processing and walks you through building intelligent chatbots step-by-step.Learn core chatbot concepts like intent recognition, entity extraction, language models, and response generation. Discover how to create chatbots from
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AI for Absolute Beginners: A Clear Guide to Tomorrow

Demystifying AI for Beginners and Paving the Path to Future Innovations

by Oliver Theobald ...

Embark on a journey through AI with our beginner-friendly course, empowering you to understand and ethically apply AI, shaping the future of technology and innovation.Key FeaturesSimplify AI concepts for easy understandingHighlight ethical AI use and privacyForesee the influence of AI on future workBook DescriptionThe course begins with an engaging introduction to the world of Artificial ... Read more

$9.62 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Embark on a journey through AI with our beginner-friendly course, empowering you to understand and ethically apply AI, shaping the future of technology and innovation.Key FeaturesSimplify AI concepts for easy understandingHighlight ethical AI use and privacyForesee the influence of AI on future workBook DescriptionThe course begins with an engaging introduction to the world of Artificial
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AWS in Action Part -2

Real-world Solutions for Cloud Professionals

by Poonam Devi ...

Unleash the Power of the Cloud: Mastering AWS - Your Comprehensive Guide to Amazon Web Services"Are you ready to harness the full potential of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and revolutionize your cloud computing experience? Dive into the world of AWS with our comprehensive ebook and discover everything you need to know about this industry-leading cloud platform. From setting up your first virtual ... Read more

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Unleash the Power of the Cloud: Mastering AWS - Your Comprehensive Guide to Amazon Web Services"Are you ready to harness the full potential of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and revolutionize your cloud computing experience? Dive into the world of AWS with our comprehensive ebook and discover everything you need to know about this industry-leading cloud platform. From setting up your first virtual
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