All id Software Co-Founders Refute Tim Willits' Quake Map Anecdote (UPDATED)
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Tim Willits claimed to invent deathmatch-only maps in FPS games, but Romero's detailed archives tell a different story.
READ MORE >John Romero Puts Pristine Daikatana Copy Up For Auction
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It's part of his apparent neverending quest to aid collectors ... and clean out storage space in his home.
READ MORE >"In 2000 I bought Daikatana, in that same box, on day one when it was released. I had read all ..."
see all 5 commentsDoom 2 Disks Sell for $3,150; More Auctions to Come, Romero Says
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He says he doesn't need the money, but he does need the space, and he likes to help collectors.
READ MORE >"I'd be curious to know what things he is looking for (re: the EBAY alerts he's setup). "
see all 21 commentsOriginal Doom 2 3.5-inch Floppies on Sale From John Romero
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They are on eBay for $900 now, and bidding ends tomorrow morning.
READ MORE >"And my Win95 on floppies. Store was out of cd-roms the day I went to buy it. What a fucking ..."
see all 16 commentsMuseum Takes Possession of Original Doom Memorabilia Under Guard
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The exhibit will feature game development in Texas and how it has shaped the current industry.
READ MORE >"It's insane to me that level design involves the same kind of little sketches I was doing for ..."
see all 7 commentsNoclip's first Profiles video charts id Software co-founder John Romero's career, life in Ireland
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Romero reveals why he left id and discusses the games he has made over his prolific career.
READ MORE >"I liked when he talked about games he liked, but yeah I think they stepped clear of a few more ..."
see all 6 commentsNoclip's next video profiles id Software co-founder and Doom co-creator John Romero
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Join Romero and Noclip on a jaunt through Irish countryside.
READ MORE >"Am I his bitch yet? I was assured he was going to make me his bitch."
see all 2 commentsHow Quake went from a medieval adventure to one of the most frenetic shooters of all time
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Quake ascended to Doom's throne as THE preeminent fast-paced shooter, but it wasn't always meant to pick up where 'Doomguy' left off.
READ MORE >"Been liking your stuff, not just here on Shack, but your published work as well. Hope you can ..."
see all 28 commentsBLACKROOM Kickstarter canceled to get a demo ready
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Less than a week after launch, the old-school FPS from John Romero and Adrian Carmack is put on hold.
READ MORE >"I guarantee they anticipated breaking a million within 24 hours and were butthurt when that ..."
see all 7 commentsJohn Romero releases his second new Doom level in 23 years
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Romero dubs new level a 'warm-up' for Blackroom
READ MORE >"Why did this article get an ugh?? I am going to get to the bottom of this. "
see all 28 commentsBLACKROOM is the new PC FPS from Romero and Carmack and it looks familiar
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This old-school shooter is in the vein of Dark Forces, Duke Nukem and of course, DOOM, and it's a Kickstarter.
READ MORE >"Kickstarter page didn't say if they have other funding or not. $700k doesn't seem like enough ..."
see all 2 commentsRomero on BLACKROOM: It's time for the old-school FPS to emerge again
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John Romero opens up on his new project with Adrian Carmack, one that will be a "labor of love" for them
READ MORE >"I think Toxikk is a bit more Unreal Tournament than it is Quake or Tribes...so if someone didn't ..."
see all 113 commentsWill John Romero be working with Adrian Carmack again? Possibly
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A new video hints at the likelihood that the two will be teaming up on Romero's new PC project.
READ MORE >"Fair, but FPS most likely requires a greater budget and therefore less likely to succeed with ..."
see all 79 commentsWhat is HOXAR Inc.? Apparently, John Romero knows
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A source tells us Romero Games is building a new game revolving around this company.
READ MORE >"I'm not judging him on the last thing he did. I'm judging on his succession of things after his ..."
see all 42 commentsRomero hints at MMO-style shooter as next game
John Romero knows the hazards of hyping things too much. So when he does mention a new project, don't expect too much info.
READ MORE >"People are simplistic and cynical because it's the easiest way to go through life. I had my ..."
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