All id Software Co-Founders Refute Tim Willits' Quake Map Anecdote (UPDATED)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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