For years; major film studios have licensed products related to their most popular films; video game spin-offs have become an important part of these licensing practices. Where blockbuster films are concerned; the video game release has become the rule rather than the exception. In Hollywood Gamers; Robert Alan Brookey explores the business conditions and technological developments that have facilitated the convergence of the film and video game industries. Brookey treats video games as rhetorical texts and critically examines several games to determine how specific industrial conditions are manifest in game design. Among the games (and films) discussed are Lord of the Rings; The Godfather; Spider-Man; and Iron Man.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. From The Horses Mouth.By BlankFrankFrom the moment you start reading this book the humor and intelligence of Ace shines through. His stories draw the reader in and you get to feel what motivated and drove Ace. even from an early age. While there is some vitriol. mostly directed at Gene and his money making desires. the book mainly delivers an honest "over the shoulder" look at one of the most remarkable careers in rock and roll ever. one that launched thousands if not millions of others to pick up a guitar and try heading for the stars.For the most part the book deals with the drive and motivation that launched Ace to being a superstar. The stories are as honest as they are funny and the entire book is an easy read. There arent any parts that youll want to skip over. no boring stories about how poor he was growing up in the Bronx or how tough his neighborhood was. Oh. sure. those stories are in there. but they are anything but boring.And then Ace lays bare his reflections of his time with the Hottest Band In The World. The initial failures. his trial and tribulations in and out of the band. the incredible jump to success and the ride. up. over. back down and all the way to the crash on the other side are all expressed in great detail.The story ends with Aces departure from the band the first time. Nothing about the reunion or the tours. their attempt at making a new album and what a catastrophe it turned into or the fact that he was turned into a paid employee of the band he helped to create.But along the way the reader will gain great insight into the heart and soul of Ace Frehley and the wild ride he went on. all with a flair that is honest. enticing. all told with humor.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Great read for any KISS or Ace Frehley Fan!!By William J. GutierrezWhat a great read!!!! Ace and the 2 gentleman that transcribed his memories and factual dates really made this an honest and interesting perspective on Ace Frehleys life as a musician. growing up as a kid. admitting fully all the very bad choices he made. Ace truly is a funnyguy with a lot of heart and guts to tell about all his issues with drugs. alcohol. etc. etc. He kept his remarks about Gene. Paul and Peter to aminimum and didnt do a lot of mud-slinging. Its really interesting to get a perspective from all four members of the band. Gene with ego andsex addition. Paul with his deformity in his ear that was surgically put together. Peter with a heart of gold. but with a lot of emotional issues andinsecurities. I wish the band could make amends with each other and not throw mud back and forth. They all realized their own issues. and going from a club band to a headliner in less than two years. is mind blowing!!! I will always love every member of the band. (except Vinnie Vincent who is a real weirdo and never signed a contract to be part of the band) whether it be past or present (God bless Eric Carr and Mark St. John) they both got a raw deal in life and were gone way too soon!!! But there will never be another original KISS. They broke the mold and they took the world by storm!! Thanks Paul "Ace" Frehley for making me want to play the guitar........you will always be one of my top influences. and thank you for a very candid and honest book. without throwing out too much mud! Best of luck to you always!! Anyone who is a Kiss fan. will truly enjoy this very entertaining and fascinating look. and perspective of the "Space Man" AAAAAKKKK!!!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Saving it for his next book...?By *TUDOR^QUEEN*Like band mate Peter Crisss autobiography. this tome tells a tale of alcoholism. drug addiction. enabling roadies. and preferential treatment by lawful authorities. It gets mentally exhausting reading of his antics as they weave throughout the book. Still. Ace has always been a loveable character. so I indulged him as I read it much as he indulged his own vices. Ive read all four KISS members autobiographies. and somehow I enjoyed this one the least. Perhaps its because his life just wasnt as colorful or interesting as the other members. He didnt go into very much depth about his one marriage and the birth of his daughter. He also didnt elaborate about his sexual escapades like Peter Criss did in his book. Aces book concentrated more on his alcohol and drug addictions.Although Peter and Ace share the burden of screwing up their careers in KISS. at least Peter Crisss book was far more forthright and revealing. I bought Peter Crisss book on sale for $2.99. but felt like I got much more out of it than Aces book.Supposedly. Ace is writing another book. Perhaps it is because he didnt do a good enough job on this one.
