Jason Schreier

Jason Schreier is a prolific author of book summaries, game reviews and in-depth coverage of the video game industry. He is the author of books such as Blood, Sweat, and Pixels: The Triumphant, Turbulent Stories Behind How Video Games are Made and his newest release, Press Reset: Ruin and Recovery in the Video Game Industry, coming May 5, 2021.

With more than a decade in game journalism, Schreier has been at the forefront of providing deep dive, detailed investigations into the game industry, from development to publishing and beyond. His coverage has been featured in a variety of major news outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, MSNBC, Bloomberg, Vice and Kotaku, which he helped build into the prominent gaming website it is today.

Schreier’s first book, Blood, Sweat, and Pixels, was published in 2017. It provides a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of game development, chronicling the struggles of key individuals to overcome technical and creative challenges for some of the most beloved games on the market. From classic hits like Minecraft and Dark Souls to lesser known gems like Owlboy and Stardew Valley, Schreier dives deep into conversations with senior game makers, often with the help of their partners.

His newest book, Press Reset: Ruin and Recovery in the Video Game Industry, is sure to be a hit with game fans. It looks at the recent history of the game industry and its evolution over the last decade—from the fall of game production giants like Activision Blizzard to the rise of independent game makers and streaming services—all while touching on topics such as developer crunch, corporate greed, and of course, the culture of gamer entitlement. Through conversations with developers, executives, and rising stars in the industry, Schreier provides readers with an insight on both sides of the coin— the successes, failures, and surprises the industry has seen.

Schreier’s dedication to understanding the complexity of the game industry, its development cycle—state of the art and otherwise—and the shifting landscape of the industry are highlighted in articles, books, and reviews. Whether you’re a fan of press releases and game reviews, or looking to learn more about the successes and struggles of the industry, Schreier is your go-to source. With a plethora of reviews and exclusive insights, his work is sure to keep you informed and up-to-date on one of the fastest-evolving and most exciting industries around.