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Control Freak: My Epic Adventure Making Video Games,Used
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The designer of Unreal and Gears of War offers an eyeopening personal account of the video game industry as it grew from niche hobby to hundredbilliondollar enterprise.Video games are dominating the planet. In 2020, they brought in $180 billion dollars globallynearly $34 billion in the United States alone. So who are the brilliant designers who create these stunning virtual worlds? Cliff Bleszinskior CliffyB as he is known to gamersis one of the few who?e reached mythical, rock star status. In Control Freak, he gives an unvarnished, allaccess tour of the business.Toiling away in his bedroom, Bleszinski created and shipped his first game before graduating high school, and at just seventeen joined a fledgling company called Epic Games. He describes the grueling hours, obscene amounts of Mountain Dew and obsessive focus necessary to achieve his singular creative visions. He details Epic? rise to industry leader, thanks largely to his work on bestselling franchises Unreal and Gears of War (and, later, his input on a little game called Fortnite), as well as his own awkward ascent from shy, acneriddled introvert to sports cardriving celebrity rubbing shoulders with Bill Gates. As he writes, ?o one is weirder than a nerd with money.?While the book is laced with such selfdeprecating humor, Bleszinski also bluntly addresses the challenges that have longfaced the gaming community, including sexism and a lack of representation among both designers and the characters they create.Control Freak is a hilarious, thoughtful, and inspiring memoir. Even if you don? play games, you?l walk away from this book recognizing them as a true art form and appreciating the genius of their creators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Control Freak: My Epic Adventure Making Video Games'? A: The book provides an eye-opening personal account of the video game industry, detailing the author's journey from a young game designer to a prominent figure within the industry, highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced along the way.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Control Freak'? A: The author is Cliff Bleszinski, a well-known video game designer recognized for his work on popular franchises like Unreal and Gears of War.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: The book was published on November 1, 2022.
- Q: How many pages does 'Control Freak' have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is brand new and is sold in hardcover binding.
- Q: What kind of insights can readers expect from this memoir? A: Readers can expect humorous, thoughtful, and inspiring insights into the gaming industry, including personal anecdotes from the author's life and reflections on broader industry issues.
- Q: Is 'Control Freak' suitable for non-gamers? A: Yes, the book is accessible to non-gamers as it discusses video games as an art form and explores the creativity behind game design.
- Q: Are there any discussions about industry challenges in the book? A: Yes, the book addresses challenges such as sexism and a lack of representation within the gaming community both among designers and the characters they create.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Where can I purchase 'Control Freak'? A: You can purchase 'Control Freak: My Epic Adventure Making Video Games' through various online retailers and bookstores.