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Video games can actually be good for you--and gaming expert Rusel DeMaria, whose books on video games have sold more than two million copies, proves it.Fuelled in part by portable technologies, the popularity of gaming continues to increase at an exponential rate. In this insider's analysis of the increasingly violent and uncreative video gaming industry, DeMaria offers a roadmap for parents, educators, gamers and industry insiders to leverage the inherent potential of games to promote positive personal and social change.

Rusel DeMaria is the author of more than sixty game-related books, including the best-selling High Score: The Illustrated History of Electronic Games. He has been a senior editor for several national video game magazines and a columnist both nationally and internationally. He has been a presenter at the prestigious Game Developers Conference and appeared as an expert commentator on the PBS special, “The Video Game Revolution,” and several other TV and radio shows. He is also a musician, professional mediator, recreational tree climber, martial artist, and city councilor.

Introduction	p. 1
Dangerous Games	p. 5
Gamers and Game-Makers	p. 31
Why We Play	p. 43
Your Brain on Games	p. 61
The Magic Edge and TMSI	p. 79
Better Games, by Design	p. 95
Playing to the Future	p. 119
Serious Entertainment	p. 143
Smart Parents, Smart Players	p. 155
Get in the Game	p. 175
Digital Advocacy	p. 201
Resources	p. 207
Notes	p. 211
Recommended Reading	p. 217
Index	p. 221
About the Author	p. 227
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