Which came first, your passion for writing or gaming?
The NES changed my life as a three-year-old with RBI Baseball and Super Mario Bros/Duck Hunt.
Id probably be wrapping up a minor league hockey career or have taken some civil service exams.
Probably RBI Baseball on the NES.
I absolutely loved playing games with real players.
It made the games feel so much more important than a standard game.
This was the beginning of my journey, I just didnt know it yet.
Do you have a current favorite game and why does this game resonate with you?
I love the Fallout series and I am currently playing The Outer Worlds on the Switch.
I love the notion of being able to travel someplace and make a character mean something in a world.
Could you tell us about your first book, The Minds Behind the Games?
From Mortal Kombat and Deus Ex to NHLPA 93 and ToeJam N Earl, theres something there for everyone.
While theres obvious opinion in the book, the majority of it is from the developer.
I allow them to tell a story thatll shed light on the creation process of the title.
Each chapter also has interesting biographical data on the developers featured.
Are game developers generally receptive to being interviewed when you approach them?
Each developer must be approached differently.
Theres not a one size fits all approach.
From my experience, most developers are amazing people that actually want to tell their stories.
Have you been surprised with how favorably received and reviewed the book is?
Video Games are a huge part of my life.
Writing takes up just as big a part.
My heart has always been in it.
The passion is definitely there.
That is something I am immensely proud of.
And its the reason why the series continues to this day.
You have gone on to sign a multi-book deal for sequels.
So by the end of 2022, I should have six books complete in the series.
You are also a voice actor and have performed in some games.
Can you tell more about this?
The rest they say is history.
There are also a few other projects Im contributing to that I cannot announce yet.
I started Review Fix in May of 2009 when a relationship I was in was floundering.
Is there anything else you would like to share?
For me, this is a daily endeavor.
Its not just tied to the book.
Its on my FB, my Twitter, my Instagram.
This is a part of my legacy as a human being.
As well, the best way to support me is to buy the books directly atPatrickHickeyJr.com/books.
There, I will personalize your book and slip in goodies like trading cards, stickers, bookmarks.
I want you as a reader.
I want to connect with you.
Buying the book on Amazon or a major retailer doesnt afford us that process.
