"Answer the Call of Duty: The Complete History of the Gaming Franchise" is the definitive exploration of one of the most influential video game series ever created. Spanning nearly two decades, Call of Duty has not only set new standards for the first-person shooter genre but has also left an indelible mark on the culture of gaming, esports, and entertainment as a whole. This comprehensive volume takes readers through the entire history of the franchise, beginning with its roots in World War II and tracing its evolution through each major release, including groundbreaking titles like Modern Warfare, Black Ops, and Warzone. Through meticulous research and exclusive interviews, the book uncovers the creative processes, technological innovations, and key decisions that have propelled Call of Duty to the forefront of the gaming world. The narrative goes beyond the development studios, delving into the lives and careers of the influencers, streamers, and content creators who have become integral to the franchise's success. Figures like Dr DisRespect, Nickmercs, Scump, and Nadeshot are not just players but personalities who have shaped the way Call of Duty is experienced and understood by millions of fans. The book examines how these influencers have not only popularized the game but also helped to build communities and foster a culture of competitive gaming that extends far beyond the screen. Readers will also gain insight into the cultural impact of Call of Duty—how it has influenced pop culture, contributed to the rise of esports, and sparked discussions on the portrayal of war and violence in media. The book does not shy away from the controversies that have surrounded the series, providing a balanced look at both its achievements and the debates it has ignited. As the franchise looks to the future, "Answer the Call of Duty" offers predictions and analysis on where the series might go next, considering the latest trends in gaming technology, storytelling, and multiplayer innovation. Whether you're a die-hard fan, a casual player, or simply someone interested in the phenomenon of Call of Duty, this book offers an in-depth and engaging account of a franchise that has defined a generation. Prepare to step onto the virtual battlefield, follow the rise of gaming icons, and explore the legacy of Call of Duty with this exhaustive and compelling guide to one of the most successful gaming franchises of all time.

Following the 9/11 attacks, approximately four million Americans have turned eighteen each year and more than fifty million children have been born. These members of the millennial and post-millennial generation have come of age in a moment marked by increased anxiety about terrorism, two protracted wars, and policies that have raised questions about the United States's role abroad and at home. Young people have not been shielded from the attacks or from the wars and policy debates that followed. Instead, they have been active participants—as potential military recruits and organizers for social justice amid anti-immigration policies, as students in schools learning about the attacks or readers of young adult literature about wars. The War of My Generation is the first essay collection to focus specifically on how the terrorist attacks and their aftermath have shaped these new generations of Americans. Drawing from a variety of disciplines, including anthropology, sociology, cultural studies, and literary studies, the essays cover a wide range of topics, from graphic war images in the classroom to computer games designed to promote military recruitment to emails from parents in the combat zone. The collection considers what cultural factors and products have shaped young people's experience of the 9/11 attacks, the wars that have followed, and their experiences as emerging citizen-subjects in that moment. Revealing how young people understand the War on Terror—and how adults understand the way young people think—The War of My Generation offers groundbreaking research on catastrophic events still fresh in our minds.

The Borgia Family: Rumor and Representation explores the historical and cultural structures that underpin the early modern Borgia family, their notoriety, and persistence and reinvention in the popular imagination. The book balances studies focusing on early modern observations of the Borgias and studies deconstructing later incarnations on the stage, on the page, on the street, and on the screen. It reveals how contemporary observers, later authors and artists, and generations of historians reinforced and perpetuated both rumor and reputation, ultimately contributing to the Borgia Black Legend and its representations. Focused on the deeds and posthumous reputations of Pope Alexander VI and his children, Cesare and Lucrezia Borgia, the volume charts the choices made by the family and contextualizes them amid contemporary expectations and reactions. Extending beyond their deaths, it also investigates how the Borgias became emblems of anti-Catholic and anti-Spanish criticism in the later early modern period and their residing reputation as the best and worst of the Renaissance. Exploring a spectrum of traditional and modern media, The Borgia Family contextualizes both Borgia deeds and their modern representations to analyze the family’s continuing history and meaning in the twenty-first century. It will be of great interest to researchers and students working on interdisciplinary aspects of the Renaissance and early modern Italy.

In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.

The Springer Handbook of Augmented Reality presents a comprehensive and authoritative guide to augmented reality (AR) technology, its numerous applications, and its intersection with emerging technologies. This book traces the history of AR from its early development, discussing the fundamentals of AR and its associated science. The handbook begins by presenting the development of AR over the last few years, mentioning the key pioneers and important milestones. It then moves to the fundamentals and principles of AR, such as photogrammetry, optics, motion and objects tracking, and marker-based and marker-less registration. The book discusses both software toolkits and techniques and hardware related to AR, before presenting the applications of AR. This includes both end-user applications like education and cultural heritage, and professional applications within engineering fields, medicine and architecture, amongst others. The book concludes with the convergence of AR with other emerging technologies, such as Industrial Internet of Things and Digital Twins. The handbook presents a comprehensive reference on AR technology from an academic, industrial and commercial perspective, making it an invaluable resource for audiences from a variety of backgrounds.

Video gaming is wildly popular and getting even more so as interfaces and devices improve. This popular account of the rise of gaming offers insight into its popularity and place in our culture as well as the impact it has on our daily lives – from the doctor’s office to the family room sofa.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the highest-rated, fastest-selling video games of all time, a new crown jewel in the beloved Legend of Zelda series. Having just celebrated its 30th anniversary, the universe of the Legend of Zelda is clearly ever-evolving, gaining new fans and reminding the world why it continues to captivate. The Big Book of Zelda is a comprehensive look at everything to know and love about your favorite games with character profiles, gameplay tips, little-known facts, and more. From A Link to the Past, to Ocarina of Time, to Twilight Princess, and featuring extensive coverage of Breath of the Wild, this is the ultimate guide for fans old and new to explore Hyrule and capture the Triforce!