Former Nintendo boss turns the chaotic 2000s handheld wars into a business thriller

Former Nintendo UK executive David Yarnton has released *GameTrap*, a thriller inspired by the mid-2000s handheld-console wars.

The story centers on the fictional Vantix handheld and a character who uncovers fraud and criminal ties behind the company.

The novel draws loosely on the rise and collapse of Gizmondo, blending gaming history with a business-scandal plot.

It highlights how hype-driven hardware launches and corporate misconduct can be turned into mainstream fiction.