Gamification of Life and the Gaming Society

The Ludic Century

Fabian Arlt, Hans-Jürgen Arlt

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German

Springer International Publishing AG
23 November 2023

Society & culture: general; Media studies; Sociology; Educational equipment & technology, computer-aided learning (CAL); Game theory

Series: SpringerBriefs in Education

This interesting book discusses why, as an activity, topic and metaphor, play and game have become an integral part of modern life. Empirically exemplary and theoretically grounded, this book discusses the developments and expansions in gaming, from easily accessible casual games to the galaxy-spanning gaming worlds of Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs). It shows how gaming has become a focal point of the entertainment industry, marked by boundless professionalization and monetization, especially in the realm of sports, and how games become global platforms for social networks, where players from all over the world meet in digital sandboxes. The combination of the virtual and the ludic creates hyperreal spaces in which people try out new forms of interaction, cooperation, and even brainstorming. The authors ask if this behavior has become the new way of life and the new normal, and if this heralds the ludic century. They take readers on a journey to understand the dynamics of today's gaming society, and base their observations and analyses on an original theory of play, which, in contrast to social normalcy, revolves around the allure and threats of the unexpected.

This book is of interest to students and researchers of social science and communication studies, especially those working on the interface of AI and society.

By: Fabian Arlt, Hans-Jürgen Arlt
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: 1st ed. 2023
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm,
Weight: 213g
ISBN: 9783031459061
ISBN 10: 3031459067
Series: SpringerBriefs in Education
Pages: 123
Publication Date: 23 November 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Fabian Arlt M.A. studied media management and is doing his doctorate in social and business communication at the University of the Arts in Berlin. Hans-Jürgen Arlt Prof. Dr. is a social scientist and publicist, he teaches at the Institute for Theory and Practice of Communication at the University of the Arts in Berlin.