David Sheff's 1993 investigative account of Nintendo's rise to US market dominance — covering the ruthless third-party licensing terms, the retailer strong-arming, and the internal dynamics of one of Japan's most secretive companies.
Provides the most detailed account of Nintendo's monopolistic practices in the US market — the exclusive licensing terms, the retailer rebates, and the legal battles with Atari and Tengen — documenting the business model behind the NES era that reshaped global entertainment.
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