Description: (Creator of Nationstates, an Online Game Created to Help Advertise Jennifer Government)
Max Barry is an Australian author acclaimed for his novels and online endeavors. He is the mastermind behind NationStates, an internet game that evolved into a thriving community. Additionally, Barry is the proprietor of the website "Tales of Corporate Oppression." Prior to embarking on a career as a novelist, he worked in marketing for Hewlett-Packard. Barry's literary works have garnered accolades, including Company being recognized on a top list by Fast Company. Furthermore, he has penned screenplays based on his novels, some of which have been adapted into films by prominent production companies like Universal Pictures and Mandalay Pictures.