Episode · The Tim Ferriss Show · 2023-07-12
Tim Ferriss & John Romero: books mentioned on The Tim Ferriss Show #681
#681: Doom Legend John Romero — The Path to Prolific Innovation and Making 130+ Games, How to Find the Soul of the Work, Audacious Ambition, and Building in Monk Mode
Brought to you by LinkedIn Jobs recruitment platform with 900M+ users, Helix Sleep premium mattresses, and AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement. Computer and video game legend John Romero (@romero) has designed and published more than 130 games since his first sale at the age of 16.
Tim Ferriss discussed Doom Guy by John Romero.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Doom Guy
Doom Guy is a compelling memoir by legendary game developer John Romero that chronicles his pioneering journey in the video game industry and the creation of iconic first-person shooters.
Discussed“What led you to want to write your memoir, DOOM Guy: Life in First Person?”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (3) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing Might & Magic
“So if you play, say, Might & Magic, you'll see it.”
Passing Wizardry
“I think some Wizardry games also had it.”
Plugged Doom Guy
“And all of that is basically in this book. Tim Ferriss: Excellent. So John, thank you so much for taking the time and I am looking forward to getting a copy of DOOM Guy.”