From 8-bit dreams to indie dev reality, Growing Up Gamer is the story of one person's lifelong relationship with video games. More than just a nostalgic look at consoles and classics, this memoir explores how video games shaped friendships, careers, and personal identity over the course of three decades.
Whether it's fighting with siblings over who gets the controller, joining local Halo tournaments, or leaning on handheld consoles during lonely months teaching English in China, the book shows how games have been more than entertainment. They've been survival, growth, and connection.
With humor, insight, and heart, this memoir captures the emotional and cultural power of gaming for those who grew up with it. Perfect for fans of retro gaming, indie development stories, and coming-of-age memoirs that speak to the digital generation, Growing Up Gamer is a funny and honest journey through the worlds we played and the lives we built through them.