**Originally Posted at The Geek Gernation.com**
I recently had the pleasure of reading the novel Console Wars by Blake J. Harris and took the time to review it. I highly recommend the novel which can be bought online here.
Blake J. Harris’ novel Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle That Defined a Generation is a fascinating read that brings the audience behind the scenes of the 90′s home gaming industry from a business point of view. The book captures the Nintendo vs. Sega battle royale from the viewpoint of Tom Kalinske – the brand new president of Sega of America and the company’s attempt to challenge Nintendo’s reign on gaming. It’s an interesting point of view as normally “History is written by the victor.” Harris also does a good job of adding a simple narrative, making this an enjoyable read.
Before you start thinking “Oh great, a history lesson,” allow me to point out that this story plays out like a movie. It’s historical fiction, meaning that the accounts are real but the dialogue is a reenactment that shows each characters’ personality and aids in the creation of an actual story. The back of the book does a great job of setting the scene:
