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New York Times bestselling author and the gaming industrys preeminent investigative journalist Jason Schreier examines three decades of ups and downs at Blizzard Entertainment leading up to a hostile corporate takeover and a sexual misconduct scandal that put the legendary developer in a world of (Warcraft) trouble.For video game fans, the name Blizzard Entertainment was once synonymous with perfection. The renowned company behind classics like Diablo and World of Warcraft was known to celebrate the joy of gaming over all else. What was once two UCLA students simple mission to make games they wanted to play launched an empire with thousands of employees, millions of fans, and billions of dollars.But when Blizzard cancelled a buzzy project in 2013, it gave Bobby Kotick, the infamous CEO of corporate parent Activision, the excuse he needed to start cracking down on Blizzards proud autonomy. Led by executives from McKinsey and Procter & Gamble, Activision began invading Blizzard from the inside. Glitchy products, PR disasters, and mass layoffs followed, marring the companys once pristine image. Then, in 2021, a staggering sexual misconduct and discrimination lawsuit against the company triggered a widespread reckoning and a shocking $69 billion acquisition.Based on firsthand interviews with more than 300 current and former employees, PLAY NICE chronicles the creativity, frustration, beauty, and betrayal across the epic 33year saga of Blizzard Entertainment. From previously unrevealed stories of Blizzards early culture, including fist fights and a hotel ban, to the full story of Titan, Blizzards most highprofile canceled project, and the behindthescenes saga of how Blizzard executives battled their Activision overlords tooth and nail, this book explores the delight and despair of what it really means to bleed Blizzard blue. Full of colorful personalities and dramatic twists, PLAY NICE is The Social Network for the video game industry.
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The content of the book is interesting, but it arrived with some damage to the cover, which was disappointing. Not sure if it was a shipping issue or poor packaging. Won't order again if the packaging is like this.
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Fiona Zhang
Great for Game Developers
As someone in the game dev industry, I found this book insightful. It shows the evolution of Blizzard and offers great lessons on success and failure. However, the writing could be more engaging at times.
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Tomás Rivera
Interesting but Lacks Depth
I enjoyed the anecdotes and history presented in this book, but I felt some parts were a bit surface-level. It could have explored more about the future of Blizzard. Still, it was a decent read for casual fans.
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Jasmine Lee
A Must-Read for Blizzard Fans
If you're into Blizzard games, this book is essential! It dives deep into the company’s rise and the challenges they've faced over the years. The stories are engaging, and the insights are valuable for anyone who loves gaming culture.
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