Masters of Doom

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.