Keywords
scientist
Thomas Edison
physics
famous scientists
image
How to Cite
Abstract
This article examines representations of the Serbian-American inventor Nikola Tesla in digital games, where he continuously gains popularity. Among twelve games in which he appears the following categories of his attributes were established and described: appearance, location, personality, role, abilities, inventions and relationships, which together create the image of a genius inventor.
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Wykaz skrótów i ludografia
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DV – Airtight Games (2010). Dark Void [PC]. Capcom, Japonia.
TBW – Archetype Global (2014). Tesla Breaks the World! [PC]. Archetype Global, USA.
SK – Cohen, O., Giacomo, F. (2016). Science Kombat [PC]. Superinterssante, Brazylia.
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TGMT – Redi Games (2017). The Great Mind of Tesla [Android, iOS]. Redi Games, Polska.
VSA – Studio spektar (2017). Viktor, a Steampunk Adventure [PC]. Studio spektar, Chorwacja.
IH – Tequila Works (2017). The Invisible Hours [gra wieloplatformowa]. Game Trust, USA.
TWM – Thoughtquake Studios (2011). Tesla: The Weather Man [PC]. Thoughtquake Studios, USA.