[1]: 153 He spent his teenage years reading comic books and playing AD&D.
[2] During his student years, Emmert wrote several pen and paper RPG supplements to make ends meet.
[2] Emmert was the chief creative officer and directed the design of all games from Cryptic Studios, and was involved in the development of Marvel Universe Online.
[4][5] In March 2011, Emmert was promoted to chief executive officer when John Needham left to pursue other opportunities in the gaming industry.
[6] On June 8, 2016, Emmert was made CEO of Daybreak Game Company, a studio in Austin, Texas.