Metareference in Videogames.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Krampe, Theresa.

Series:

Routledge Advances in Game Studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social sciences.

Games.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (269 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Taylor & Francis Group, 2025.

Summary:

Taking an original, in-depth approach, this book investigates the forms and functions of metareference in videogames. This book will appeal to videogame researchers and transmedial narratologists as well as to those interested in metaization in media and popular culture across disciplines.

Contents:

Cover

Endorsement

Half Title

Series Information

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

List of Figures

Acknowledgements

1 Introduction

The Communicative Situation in (Metareferential) Videogames

Structure of the Book

Notes

Games Cited

Works Cited

2 Theorizing Metareference: Concepts, Definitions, Models

2.1 Theoretical Origins and Metafiction

2.2 Metareference as a Transmedial Phenomenon

2.2.1 Theories of Metareference Across Media

2.2.2 Metareference in Videogame Research

2.3 The Metareferential Potential of Related Devices

2.3.1 Mise En Abyme

2.3.2 Metalepsis

2.3.3 Intertextual and Intermedial References

2.4 Definition, Problematization, Delimitation

2.4.1 Hypothetical Design Intention

2.4.2 Hypothetical Players

2.4.3 Medium Awareness

3 Metareferential Elements in Videogames: Proposal of an Analytical Model

3.1 Theoretical and Methodological Premises

3.2 Form

3.2.1 Gameworld-Centred Forms

3.2.2 System-Centred Forms

3.2.3 Game-Transcending Forms

3.3 Content

3.3.1 Gameworld-Centred Comments

3.3.2 System-Centred Comments

3.3.3 Game-Transcending Comments

3.4 The Model

4 Gameworld-Centred Forms of Metareference in What Remains of Edith Finch

4.1 Layers of Mediation: The Frame Narrative

4.2 Intertextuality and Remediation: Milton's Story and The Unfinished Swan

4.3 Comics Aesthetics: Barbara's Story

4.4 An Allegory of Immersion: Lewis's Story

4.5 Conclusion

5 System-Centred Forms of Metareference in The Magic Circle

5.1 A Game About Game Design: The Prologue

5.2 Metareferential Mechanics: Pro Mode

5.3 Taking Control: The Finale

5.4 Making Videogames: Level Creator and Post-Credits.

5.5 Conclusion

6 Game-Transcending Forms of Metareference in OneShot

6.1 Metaleptic Thresholds: Arrival in the World

6.2 Multiplied Windows: The First Playthrough

6.3 Transgressive Play: New Game Plus and Solstice

6.4 The Paradoxes of Interactive Fiction: OneShot's "True Ending"

6.5 Conclusion

7 Conclusion

Note

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-003-59599-5

1-04-039254-7

9781003595991

OCLC:

1535399582

Publisher Number:

10.4324/9781003595991