Tech startups fascinate us for many reasons. Among them are quirky tech-savvy personalities, impeccable (or lucky) timing and a penchant for garages. Morgan Ramsay's new book Gamers at Work: Stories Behind the Games People Play uncovers the founding stories of the most successful and fascinating game-company startups, including Linden Lab, Obsidian Entertainment, Atari, Persuasive Games, Appy Entertainment and Oddworld Inhabitants. Targeted at those considering setting up their own independent studios, as well as those interested in the history of the video-game industry, Ramsay's book explores the formation of entertainment software companies from the perspectives of successful founders who risked it all. It offers insights into why experienced professionals sacrifice the comfort of gainful employment for the uncertainty and risk of the startup and shares the experiences and lessons that shape the lives, decisions and struggles of entrepreneurs in this volatile business. Will you be the next gaming sensation, or will you crash and burn?
