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Masters of Doom, How Two Guys Created an Empire and Transformed Pop Culture
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“The book, Masters of Doom, How Two Guys Created an Empire and Transformed Pop Culture. If you want to buy it and support the podcast at the same time, there's a link in the description.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: video game industry pioneers
For: Fans of video game history and entrepreneurship
Key quote: “Their story made them the unlikeliest of antiheroes, esteemed by both Fortune 500 executives and computer hackers alike.”
The host discusses the book 'Masters of Doom' to explore the partnership and eventual fallout between John Romero and John Carmack, two influential figures in video game history. The narrative delves into their contrasting philosophies on business and creativity, making it a compelling read for those interested in the evolution of gaming culture.