Press Reset: Ruin and Recovery in the Video Game Industry

Jason Schreier

Overview

Jason Schreier's investigative work delves into the volatile video game industry, highlighting the resilience of its professionals. This deeply researched book examines the development of significant games like Bioshock Infinite and Epic Mickey, alongside the subsequent, often shocking, closures of the studios behind them. Through dozens of firsthand interviews, Schreier explores the human impact of these shutdowns and the paths to recovery or departure from the industry.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in the business and human side of game development.
• Individuals curious about the challenges faced by professionals in the video game industry.
• Those who follow investigative journalism and industry analysis.

Key features

• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Pages: 320
• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
• Year: 2021
• ISBN: 9781538735497