Bibliography Task

Brathwaite, B. (2009) Challenges for Games Designers, Boston, course technology.


Becker, A. (2007) “The Royal Game of Ur” in Finkel, (ed). pp. 11-15.

Huizinga, J. (1955). Homo ludens; a study of the play-element in culture. Boston, Beacon Press.


Lee - Maffei, G and Houze, R (2010) "Art Nouveau in fin - de - siecle France" in Silverman, D. (ed) The Design History Reader, New York, Berg, pp. 75-81.

Schell, J. (2008) The art of game design: a book of lenses. United States: Elsevier/Morgan Kaufmann.

Siggurdsson (2013). Battle of Svolder: Norse King Olaf Tryggvason Defeated by Coalition of Enemy Navies. Available: http://burnpit.us/2013/09/battle-svolder-norse-king-olaf-tryggvason-defeated-coalition-enemy-navies. Last Accessed 3rd March 2015.

First Blog - Samuel Holmes

Hi all,


I am new to blogs so not sure how to start this but my name is Samuel Holmes and here are my answer to the interview questions.

What is title of the book (fiction) you are currently reading, or what is the title of the last fiction book you read?

I am not really a huge reader a book has to really engage me to make me read to the end. The last fiction book I read was Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, I am a big fan of  harry potter and have read every book and seen every film.

What is the title/topic of the book (non-fiction) you are currently reading, or what is the title/topic of the last non-fiction book you read?

I am currently reading The Art of Game Design by Jesse Schell this is a interesting book with many ideas on how to tackle games design in an efficient way.

What is the last live performance (music,drama or dance) you attended?

The last live performance I attended was a local band at a pub they weren't very good so much so I cant even remember there name. :)

What is the title of the last film you saw at the cinema / online or watched on DVD?

The last film I watched was Tucker and Dale vs evil probably one of the funniest film I have ever seen and would recommend it to anyone.

How many hours a week do you spend playing video games?

I would say I spend around 15+ hours a week playing video games sometimes more if I haven't got much to do.

How many hours a week do you spend playing games other than video games?

I would say I spend around 3 hours playing games a week.