Videogames: the new GIS?

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Shepherd, I. and Bleasdale-Shepherd, I. 2009. Videogames: the new GIS? in: Lin, H. and Batty, M. (ed.) Virtual geographic environments Beijing Science Press.
Chapter titleVideogames: the new GIS?
AuthorsShepherd, I. and Bleasdale-Shepherd, I.
Abstract

Videogames and GIS have more in common than might be expected. Indeed, it is suggested that videogame technology may not only be considered as a kind of GIS, but that in several important respects its world modelling capabilities out-perform those of most GIS. This chapter examines some of the key differences between videogames and GIS, explores a number of perhaps-surprising similarities between their technologies, and considers which ideas might profitably be borrowed from videogames to improve GIS functionality and usability.

Book titleVirtual geographic environments
EditorsLin, H. and Batty, M.
PublisherScience Press
Place of publicationBeijing
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Hardcover9787030234674
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Print2009
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Deposited05 Oct 2010
Output statusPublished
LanguageEnglish
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