I Am Writing My Debut Non-Fiction Book: 25/07/2024

The announcement details the upcoming publication of a debut non-fiction book titled Power Play: The Inside Story of How Video Games Influence The World, scheduled for release in Spring 2026. The book aims to bridge the significant perception gap between the video game industry’s status as a global economic and cultural powerhouse and its often-misunderstood role in modern society. By drawing parallels to analytical works on critical infrastructure, the book seeks to establish the proper value and influence of gaming within technology, economics, and politics.

The narrative scope of the project covers the evolution of video games from a niche hobby into a pervasive force that shapes digital society, hardware development, and online communities. The research methodology relies on a broad range of expert interviews, including investigative journalists, public health officials, academics, law enforcement, and government representatives. This approach is intended to provide a balanced, even-handed examination that highlights both the positive contributions of the medium—such as its role in economic growth and social connectivity—and the challenges posed by bad actors, geopolitical influence, and the potential for game design to be used for harmful purposes.

The project originated from the author's professional experience in communications within the UK video games trade association, where a recurring need for a comprehensive, accessible resource on the industry's societal impact became evident. The book is being developed under the Wildfire imprint, following a successful auction of UK and Commonwealth rights. While the author continues to maintain existing consulting and newsletter operations, the book represents a strategic expansion of their portfolio, aiming to provide a definitive guide for both industry insiders and the general public to better understand the medium's profound influence on the modern world.