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Not a new book. But I definitely recommend it, as well as The Making of Prince of Persia by Jordan Mechner. Interesting reads about fascinating times.
by boo-ga-ga 3y ago
Not a new book. But I definitely recommend it, as well as The Making of Prince of Persia by Jordan Mechner. Interesting reads about fascinating times.
- tetrisgm 3y agoAs a huge fan of Prince of Persia, I enjoyed the book, but it did sour me on Mechner's views at the time. He comes across as entitled and dismissive. He makes the game and expects millions, but really doesn't care about shipping or even the company he's working with. He's meant to make great movies and this game is just a stepping stone. He comes off as a scattered young adult. It's fine, and I appreciate Mechner for the honesty and vulnerability. It did change my view of this mad genius who coded everything and did rotoscoping and bit shifting and made a game through sheer will. Interesting read.