Shareware Heroes: The renegades who redefined gaming at the dawn of the internet

Embark on a captivating journey through a pivotal yet often overlooked era in gaming history with Shareware Heroes. Delve into the rise and eventual decline of the shareware model, a chapter that shaped the landscape of video games.

As the gaming industry underwent commercialisation in the 1980s, many independent creators found themselves side-lined due to limited resources and connections. However, a hidden market emerged, fuelled by innovative technologies and unconventional distribution methods. In this realm, devoid of dominant players, a new breed of developers thrived, embracing nascent networking technologies and grassroots marketing tactics.

Discover the untold stories of these pioneers and their games in Shareware Heroes. Through meticulous archival research and exclusive interviews with developers and industry figures, author Richard Moss sheds light on this crucial yet often overlooked period in gaming history. From the early days of digital distribution to the dawn of social media, witness the birth of a digital-first future through the eyes of gaming's unsung heroes.