Good Game, No Rematch by Mike Drucker is a nostalgic, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt memoir that blends personal stories with a deep love for video games. It’s a quick, clever read full of wit, emotion, and geeky charm—a perfect level-up for any gamer’s bookshelf.

While it was initially fun hearing about the games that shaped his (and for that matter mine as well) generation, perhaps because I had never heard of Drucker I didn't connect with his stories and I could've done without all the swearing. That is what ultimately led me to DNF at maybe 18%.

This was a great book if you are a fan of video games and comedy. Mike Drucker is a writer for many late night comedy shows and he is funny. The thing that made me like this book so much was his evolution from childhood to now through the different video games. I am not as big of a video game fan as he is, but having grown up during the same time period of him was so reflective of my childhood too. I don't think you have to love all video games to appreciate this book but it does help.

Thanks to NetGalley for an advance copy of this book (audiobook). I had no idea what to expect except for the book description, but I am really glad I chose to listen to it. Would I be able to identify the author’s work on SNL, The Tonight Show, and other programs? Probably not. Would I know the author’s work while he worked at Nintendo? Probably not again. But I chose Good Game, No Rematch for a hopeful trip down memory lane, and it was a fun (and funny) ride. Mike Drucker (the author) and I are similar in age, which helped me recall the numerous video games he discussed. Many of the topics covered I experienced as a child, teenager, and beyond. The author does a tremendous job connecting video games to various life decisions throughout the book. Mario and Nintendo changed the lives of so many people, but how many books include Duck Hunt, the Nintendo Power Glove, and an imported Dance, Dance Revolution Dance Pad within its pages? I love that he mentioned the King’s Quest video games and the emergence of fighting games. You youngsters just don’t know how Mortal Kombat and its fatalities became a part of our arcade experience.. I enjoyed how Mike accepted a seemingly dream job at Nintendo only to realize there was more to explore and accomplish. But he continues to weave his love for video games throughout the book. If you are looking for a nostalgic journey about video games mixed with humor throughout, Good Game, No Rematch is a wise choice.