John Romero Quotes
We are at the point where game designers have become celebrities due to the size of the market they serve.
Topics
Video Games
Celebrity Status
Celebrity Culture
Game Designers
Game Development
Game Industry
Gaming Industry
Gaming Market
Industry Trends
Market Size
Video Game Culture
Video Game Development
Video Game Franchises
Video Game Genres
Video Game Industry
Video Game Platforms
Video Game Popularity
Citations
Romero, John. Interview. Time, Time Inc., 1999, p. 55.
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