The last few years have seen an explosion of research into the cultural implications of new media. This introduction offers students an accessible guide to the work in this field. It focuses on two key areas in particular: computer/video games and the Internet. Much previous work has looked at reception of new media forms, but the author stresses the importance of also exploring the cultural processes by which such forms are produced. He analyzes the digital convergence of media forms and explains how new media are transforming film and TV as social and cultural practices.