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‘ “Doom Guy” isn’t just a compelling read, it’s a refreshing demonstration of the truth that paradigm-shifting creative minds don’t have to be tortured, selfish or problematic. Instead, the story of “Doom” and John Romero is about how being generous with talent and knowledge, as this book is, can change the world.’ – The Washington Post
Doom Guy: Life in First Person is the long-awaited autobiography of John Romero, gaming’s original rock star and the cocreator of DOOM, Quake, and Wolfenstein-some of the most recognizable and important titles in video game history. Credited with the invention of the first-person shooter, he is gaming royalty. Told in remarkable detail, Romero recounts his storied career-from his early days to his continued role in the gaming industry today as the managing director of Romero Games Ltd. and details of the kickstarter 2016 project “Blackroom”.
His story is truly one of a self-made man, founding multiple companies after a childhood filled with violence and abuse drove him to video game design, where he could create new worlds. An alcoholic father, a racist grandfather who did not approve of Romero’s parents’ mixed-race coupling, and a grandmother who once ran a brothel in Mexico combine for an illuminating story his youth-a story that has never before been revealed. After years in the gaming spotlight, Romero is now telling his story in his own words. An excellent and enjoyable read, this is not just a good book on about a niche industry, this is simply a good book.
