Classical Antiquity in Video Games

[This] is an interesting collection which will be an important reference for the growing number of works on gaming and classical reception in ancient history. * Bryn Mawr Classical Review * A valuable addition to the sub-discipline of Reception Studies, and invaluable to anyone interested in learning more about classics, ancient history, and classical archaeology in computer games. * Classics for All * There is no doubt that the pieces collected by Rollinger amply fulfil his main objective, that of showing interested historians all the possibilities offered by this new and attractive field of study. This collection makes a valuable contribution to the field, not only because it will inspire further research on the subject matter, but also because it will be especially interesting for all those players whose core passion is reliving ancient history in the first person. * The Classical Review * There are many merits to this volume and important new paths of research are highlighted ... [The book] demonstrates the importance of the study of video games for research into multiple areas of ancient world studies ... [It] offers exciting opportunities for everybody interested in ancient history. * Manchester Game Studies Network * A fine example of what an impressive range of scholars can achieve when they look beyond the player's point of view to consider the broader issues of how, in video games, history is invoked and constructed, game and software architectures are deployed, and player attention is pursued. -- Thomas M. Malaby, Professor of Anthropology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA It opens windows of immense opportunities that will undoubtedly serve as a playground for Francophone researchers. * Revue des Etudes Anciennes [Bloomsbury Translation] *