Carmack, id Honored with Emmys

id Software became what it claims is the first independent game developer to win an Emmy, when the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences honored it this week with an award for the technological advances it made in rendering with its QUAKE engine, used in various forms in countless games. Company co-founder and technical director John Carmack was also presented with an award, also recognizing breakthrough advances in rendering technology. Carmack's award was given for his role as lead programmer on the seminal DOOM. The Emmys given to id and Carmack fell into the Technology and Engineering category for Science, Engineering and Technology for Broadband and Personal Television, which includes video game technology. They were presented at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. "This is an incredible honor for John Carmack and id Software," said company CEO Todd Hollenshead, speaking on behalf of id. "We consistently push the limits of gaming technology, and it's great to be recognized for the passion and dedication we put into our games."