Blake J. Harris

Blake J. Harris is a two-time bestselling author, documentary producer, and journalist whose work explores the intersection of technology, business, and popular culture. Harris first gained recognition with "Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle that Defined a Generation," a behind-the-scenes account based on more than 200 interviews with former Sega and Nintendo employees. The book details how Sega, under the leadership of CEO Tom Kalinske, evolved from a struggling arcade company into a competitor to Nintendo's dominance in the video game industry, contributing to the growth of the global gaming market. "Console Wars" was named a best book of the year by NPR, Slate, Publishers Weekly, and Goodreads, and received coverage from Wired, Forbes, and Kirkus Reviews for its depth of research and engaging narrative.

Harris continued his examination of technology and business with "The History of the Future: Oculus, Facebook, and the Revolution That Swept Virtual Reality," which chronicles how Palmer Luckey founded Oculus and influenced the virtual reality industry, leading to a multi-billion-dollar acquisition by Facebook. Drawing on interviews with key figures in the VR sector, the book provides insight into the evolution of virtual reality and the business strategies shaping the industry. Forbes described the book as "masterful" and noted its compelling storytelling.

In addition to his writing, Harris has contributed to documentary filmmaking. He co-directed the "Console Wars" documentary, which premiered on CBS All Access, and produced "GameStop: Rise of the Players," a film examining the GameStop stock short squeeze and its impact on Wall Street and retail investors. Harris is also a producer on a biographical documentary about Rod Serling, creator of "The Twilight Zone." "Console Wars" is in development as a television miniseries. Harris has contributed journalism to ESPN, Fast Company, IGN, and The AV Club, and has worked on a biography of Larry David for HarperCollins.