{"id":45264,"date":"2024-02-05T18:25:11","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T17:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1986642"},"modified":"2024-02-05T18:36:13","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T17:36:13","slug":"jason-schreiers-next-book-play-nice-release-date-pre-order-and-topic","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/jason-schreiers-next-book-play-nice-release-date-pre-order-and-topic\/","title":{"rendered":"Jason Schreier\u2019s next book: Play Nice release date, pre-order and topic"},"content":{"rendered":"

Blizzard Entertainment is under the microscope. <\/p>

By Rob Leane\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 05 February 2024 at 17:25 PM<\/p>

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Jason Schreier\u2019s next book, Play Nice, has been announced with a confirmed release date.<\/p>\n

Pre-orders are open now, and the subject material has been confirmed \u2014 the book\u2019s subtitle is \u2018The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment\u2019.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not familiar with Schreier\u2019s work, we heartily recommend the investigative journalist\u2019s previous two books.<\/p>\n

Blood, Sweat, and Pixels<\/a> was the first one, and Press Reset<\/a> was the second. Both of these detailed-yet-approachable texts offer fascinating insights into the video game industry, delivering an unflinching look at the harsh realities of game development.<\/p>\n

And now, Schreier\u2019s new book has been announced, and we\u2019ve got all the key details for you. Read on to learn all about Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future Of Blizzard Entertainment.<\/p>\n

When is the release date for Jason Schreier\u2019s next book?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The release date for Jason Schreier\u2019s next book \u2014 Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future Of Blizzard Entertainment \u2014 is 8th October 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
The book has been announced well ahead of time, then, giving prospective readers plenty of time to clear out their reading schedule, get their pre-orders<\/a> placed and perhaps even block out some dedicated time to pore through Schreier\u2019s latest project.<\/p>\n
Can I pre-order Jason Schreier\u2019s next book?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Yes, pre-orders have begun<\/strong> for Jason Schreier\u2019s Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future Of Blizzard Entertainment.<\/p>\n
Readers in America can order their copy from Amazon<\/a> or Barnes & Noble<\/a>. The price listed on Amazon is $30 USD for a hardback or $14.99 for a Kindle version.<\/p>\n
At the time of writing, we cannot see the book on UK retailers like Waterstones<\/a>, but we\u2019ll be sure to update this page when that changes.<\/p>
What is Jason Schreier\u2019s next book about?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
In a marked departure from his previous books (which both covered numerous companies and the dovetailing stories of their staff), Jason Schreier\u2019s Play Nice will focus on just one company: Blizzard Entertainment<\/strong> \u2014 the makers of Diablo, Overwatch and World of Warcraft \u2014 will be going under the microscope here.<\/p>\n
The blurb tells us that Jason Schreier will examine \u201cthree decades of ups and downs at Blizzard Entertainment\u201d.<\/p>\n
The official description adds: \u201cBased on first-hand interviews with more than 300 current and former employees, Play Nice chronicles the creativity, frustration, beauty and betrayal across the epic 33-year saga of Blizzard Entertainment \u2014 and explores the delight and despair of what it really means to \u2018bleed Blizzard blue\u2019.<\/p>\n
\u201cFull of colorful personalities and dramatic twists, Play Nice is The Social Network for the video game industry.\u201d We\u2019ll definitely be reading.<\/p>\n