Good Game, No Rematch

A Life Made of Video Games

By: Mike Drucker

Narrated by: Mike Drucker

"Funny, genuine and knowledgeable about something that meant so much to all of us." —Ben Schwartz

A hilarious and nostalgic memoir about the video games that entertain and inspire us, and even hold the power to transform our lives, from an Emmy®-nominated television writer, stand-up comedian and former writer for Nintendo.

At the ripe age of three, Mike Drucker got his very first Nintendo console—the Nintendo Entertainment System—and he was hooked. Every video game felt like a new chapter was opening in his life, expanding his world for the better and—sometimes—for worse. Final Fantasy VII, for example, helped him navigate the pitfalls of an early crush. And Dance Dance Revolution taught him how to almost, kinda move his body appropriately to music. Mike split his career between gaming and comedy, landing an internship with Saturday Night Live, playing Wii Sports with the cast and crew, and then a job at Nintendo, where he named an iconic character in the Legend of Zelda series. Then he returned to comedy with a job writing for The Tonight Show, never forgetting the video games that brought him there.

In this fond and joyful memoir, Drucker combines ridiculous personal stories and fascinating gaming history to explore the poignant ways that electronic entertainment can save us from ourselves. Good Game, No Rematch is a love letter to video games and the people who play them, from a very nerdy voice in the world of comedy.

Wish I had a friend like Mike

I listened to this audiobook in Dec '25 and it's my favorite use of an Audible credit all year. There's so many parts of my life that have parallels to the stories in Good Game, No Rematch. I didn't know of Mike Drucker before this book, I'm glad to know of him now.

Funny and relatable

Mike has a great voice for podcasts and audio books! Very relatable story, hilariously written and told

Drucker rules

This book proved that it’s possible to write and sell a memoir documenting a life comprised of being way too obsessed with video games. There is hope yet for us.

Level up!

An incredible toured force made even better by the author's reading of the work! Heartfelt and hilarious.

Nostalgia trip

Unlocked a lot of memories from my childhood. Some were even happy! Go read it