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Mentioned in 9 episodes
Masters of Doom
Book • 2003
Masters of Doom tells the story of John Carmack and John Romero, often referred to as the 'Lennon and McCartney of video games.
' The book details their rags-to-riches journey, from their troubled childhoods to the creation of iconic game franchises such as Doom and Quake.
It explores their unique personalities, their contributions to gaming culture, and the eventual rift that drove them apart.
Kushner's narrative delves into the broader impact of their games on society, from MTV to the Internet, and the controversies they provoked.
' The book details their rags-to-riches journey, from their troubled childhoods to the creation of iconic game franchises such as Doom and Quake.
It explores their unique personalities, their contributions to gaming culture, and the eventual rift that drove them apart.
Kushner's narrative delves into the broader impact of their games on society, from MTV to the Internet, and the controversies they provoked.
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Mentioned in 9 episodes
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David Senra when discussing the soul of a business and the importance of craftsmanship.
David Senra when discussing the soul of a business and the importance of craftsmanship.
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The best interview I've ever done about Founders
Mentioned by David Senra in the context of discussing the soul of a business and the founder's role.
David Senra in the context of discussing the soul of a business and the founder's role.
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David Senra - Passion & Pain - [Invest Like the Best, Forever Episode]
Mentioned by David Senra as a source of inspiration and lessons in entrepreneurship and game development.
David Senra as a source of inspiration and lessons in entrepreneurship and game development.129 snips
#195 Sid Meier (Computer game designer)
Mentioned by the podcast host as a past episode subject, comparing his career to Richard Garriott's.
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#257 Richard Garriott (Video Games and Space Exploration)
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Quincy Larson when discussing his philosophy on prioritizing continuous learning and progress over traditional memories.
Quincy Larson when discussing his philosophy on prioritizing continuous learning and progress over traditional memories.
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How to Win at Learning ft. Quincy Larson | S02 E11
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Kevin Rose as a great book about the creators of Doom, highlighting their innovations in shareware gaming and modding.
Kevin Rose as a great book about the creators of Doom, highlighting their innovations in shareware gaming and modding.
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Cycles of Computing, Now and Next
Recommended by Jason as a biography of John Carmack and John Romero, founders of id Software.
178: Working from Home
Recommended by Alexis Ohanian as a book that impacted his life and led to the creation of Reddit.
#425: Books I've Loved — Cindy Eckert and Alexis Ohanian
Mencionado por Gabriel, um ouvinte, que busca recomendações de livros sobre design e desenvolvimento de videogames.
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