David M. Ewalt
David M. Ewalt was born in 1976 and is currently 50 years old. David M. Ewalt was born in United States.
David M. Ewalt is an author and journalist from the United States who writes about technology and games, and how they shape our world.
Ewalt is the author of several popular books, in addition to
Defying Reality, which explores augmented and virtual reality and how these technologies could change the world in the future. He is also the creator of
Dungeons & Dragons, the popular role-playing game.
Throughout his career, Ewalt has been employed by numerous media conglomerates. He worked at Forbes as an editor, where he penned deep cover stories about cutting-edge technology companies such as
Magic Leap and
Oculus VR. David M. Ewalt also worked as an editor-in-chief at Gizmodo, in addition to writing for Reuters and The Wall Street Journal.
In 2025, he secured another position at
Scientific American as Editor-in-Chief, overseeing both its digital and print magazines. He has become known for storytelling that helps readers connect with ideas in an exciting and fun way.
From his home in Brooklyn, New York, he has become the voice that bridges the gap between big ideas and geek culture.
In his first work,
Of Dice and Men, David M. Ewalt delves into the world of the renowned role-playing game
Dungeons & Dragons, which has had a profound impact on nerd culture, played by millions.
He recounts the genesis of the game, tracing its roots from medieval war games to fantasy adventures, thanks to the creativity of Dave Arneson and Gary Gygax. He examines the moral panic and the bizarre rumors surrounding the game, as well as how it nearly vanished before making a remarkable comeback.
Combining cultural insights, personal gaming stories, and history, the author demonstrates why the game holds such significance in the culture.
Five years later, in 2018, David M. Ewalt published the work
Defying Reality, in which he looks into the future, present, and past of virtual reality.
Drawing from his cover story on Palmer Luckey and Oculus Rift for Forbes, the work illustrates the evolution of VR from military labs and ancient theaters to become the billion-dollar industry it is today.
He explains how it made it possible for people to fly as dragons, transform medicine, politics, and commerce.
Drawing on history and firsthand reporting, he explains how companies such as Sony, Google, and Facebook are in a race to develop technology that will revolutionize how we connect, play, and work.
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David M. Ewalt: F.A.Q
When was David M. Ewalt Born? How old is David M. Ewalt?
David M. Ewalt was born in 1976. David M. Ewalt is currently 50 years old.
Where was David M. Ewalt Born?
David M. Ewalt was born in United States and is American.
What was the first book David M. Ewalt wrote?
The first book written by David M. Ewalt was Of Dice and Men: The Story of Dungeons & Dragons and the People Who Play It, published in 2013.
What was the most recent book David M. Ewalt wrote?
His most recently released work was Defying Reality: The Inside Story of the Virtual Reality Revolution on July 17th, 2018.
What is the most popular book by David M. Ewalt?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular David M. Ewalt book is
Of Dice and Men: The Story of Dungeons & Dragons and the People Who Play It. Here are his most popular books:
- Of Dice and Men: The Story of Dungeons & Dragons and the People Who Play It (8)
Are there upcoming new books by David M. Ewalt?
David M. Ewalt does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has David M. Ewalt written?
David M. Ewalt has written 2 books. All of his books are Non-Fiction Books.