Game and Life. How Virtual Entertainment Changes Our Reality

Video games are not just entertainment. They are an entire universe that changes destinies and unites millions. From their beginnings in university labs to the status-driven industry with colossal budgets, games have captured people’s hearts all over the world. Get ready to peek behind the scenes of this incredible field, where artists, programmers, economists, and many other specialists join forces to create unique projects—then become an inseparable part of everyday life for everyone. You’ll read fascinating stories from developers and from people whose lives changed because of games. Explore how just one industry expands boundaries, influences culture and society, and becomes a tool for social change. Mikhail Pimenov is a video game developer, director of business development for the game industry at the Synergy University, and author of the books “Our Game. History. Business. Opportunities” and “Game and World.”