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Tolkien: Scholar And Modern Game Pioneer, Alicia Breinke
Tolkien: Scholar And Modern Game Pioneer, Alicia Breinke
ART 108: Introduction to Games Studies
History can be a necessity, or necessary evil for some people when we want to comprehend real-time issues or trends. Gaming is a trend that applies to this since we often seem to be drawn in by the excitement of the graphics, music, and storylines, yet it seems like people seldomly try to uncover their origins. At the same time, though, a game’s historic foundation is essential to understand since it can help us gain a greater appreciation for these experiences. Role play games are an exceptional example of this since many renowned ones have external influences. J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The …