Archival Data Profile
- Page Count 368
- Publication Year 2004
- Publisher Random House Trade Paperbacks
- ISBN-13 9780812972153
Masters of Doom
Archival Summary & Scope
*Masters of Doom* is the true story of video game pioneers John Carmack and John Romero, often called the "Lennon and McCartney of games." Escaping difficult backgrounds, they co-created the revolutionary franchises *Doom* and *Quake*, transforming popular culture and sparking national controversy. Author David Kushner explores their rags-to-riches journey, their creative genius, the cultural impact of their violent games, and the friendship and betrayal that ultimately tore them apart. It's a compelling look at the early days of the video game industry and its profound influence on a generation.Archival Categorization Notes
This literature has been indexed under the primary pillar of Technology. It was manually vetted for the Read For Truth database because it provides educational insights into Digital Culture, assisting researchers in locating established secondary research within this specific taxonomy.