Gamers Book Club // March

Another month, another recommendation! This time, the book is Masters of Doom by David Kushner.

This book tells the true story of John Carmack and John Romero, the visionary minds behind DOOM and Quake. It dives into how they built their company, the fascinating people involved in that journey, and the highs and lows they faced along the way.

It’s a gripping look at how two brilliant but wildly different personalities came together to revolutionize not just gaming, but pop culture as a whole—only to eventually clash and go their separate ways. Part biography, part tech history, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in game development or the origins of modern gaming. A tale of friendship and betrayal, raw passion and innovation, commerce and artistry, and all the conflicts that come with creativity and ambition.

If you need a dose of inspiration or a reminder of why you love this complicated industry, go give it a read. I got so inspired myself that I’ll be sharing a UX article about DOOM next week—keep an eye out for it. ✨👾✨