Géneros de juegos y videojuegos : una aproximación desde diversas perspectivas teóricas

Abstract

Game and videogame genres. An approach from diverse theoretical perspectives. Since early childhood, the way we construct universes of values and make sense of our lives is closely related to the media and works of mass culture. Therefore, the theory and methodology of videogame analysis needs to be fully developed. In this context, the construction of precise taxonomies about videogame genres is a relevant question. In order to make a contribution to this field, this paper proposes a modular taxonomy of videogame genres. This work has two distinctive features: the plurality of classification criterions, and the articulation of diverse theoretical perspectives. The theoretical framework of the research is built upon the psychology and anthropology of games, ludology and videogame theory and the history of games.