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Eurogamer

Doom soundtrack composer Bobby Prince dies aged 81

Bobby Prince, the composer behind the iconic soundtracks for Doom, Doom II, Wolfenstein 3D, and Duke Nukem 3D, has died at the age of 81. His innovative work helped define an era of gaming and influenced generations of players, with his contributions to Doom being preserved in the Library of Congress.

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PC Gamer

Bobby Prince, the legendary composer behind Doom and Wolfenstein 3D, has died

Bobby Prince, the acclaimed composer and sound designer known for his work on classic PC games like Doom and Wolfenstein 3D, has passed away at the age of 81. His iconic soundtracks, particularly for Doom, are celebrated for their heavy metal influences and have been recognized by the US Library of Congress. Prince's career spanned numerous titles from companies such as id Software, Apogee, and 3D Realms.

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IGN

Doom Composer Bobby Prince Dies at 81

Bobby Prince, the composer known for his work on classic '90s video games such as Doom and Duke Nukem 3D, has passed away at the age of 81. His contributions were instrumental in shaping the sound of early first-person shooters.

Engadget

Doom composer Bobby Prince has died

Bobby Prince, the composer known for his work on classic shooters like Doom, has passed away. His contributions to video game music, particularly in the 1990s, were significant.

Metro UK

Doom and Wolfenstein 3D composer Bobby Prince dies aged 81

Bobby Prince, the composer known for his iconic soundtracks for Doom and Wolfenstein 3D, has died at the age of 81. Prince also contributed music to other id Software titles like Doom 2 and Commander Keen, as well as games such as Duke Nukem 3D and Rise Of The Triad. His work on the original Doom soundtrack was recently inducted into the US National Recording Registry.

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Shack News

Bobby Prince, composer of classic id Software and 3DRealms FPS video game music, dead at 81

Iconic video game composer Robert Caskin Prince III, known as Bobby Prince, has died at the age of 81. Prince was celebrated for his work on classic 1990s first-person shooter titles such as Doom, Wolfenstein 3D, Quake, and Duke Nukem 3D, significantly contributing to the recognition of video game music as an art form.

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Games Industry

Original Doom soundtrack to be inducted into US National Recording Registry

The original 1993 Doom soundtrack, composed by Bobby Prince, is being inducted into the US National Recording Registry. This marks the third video game soundtrack to receive this honor, following Minecraft: Volume Alpha and the Super Mario Bros. theme. The registry recognized Prince's innovative use of MIDI technology in creating the iconic score.

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Shack News

National Recording Registry adds 1993 Doom soundtrack album

The original soundtrack for the 1993 video game Doom, composed by Bobby Prince, has been added to the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress. This induction recognizes the soundtrack's cultural and historical significance.

PC Gamer

The original Doom soundtrack joins 'our national playlist' in the US Library of Congress

The soundtrack for the original Doom has been inducted into the United States Library of Congress's National Recording Registry. Composer Bobby Prince's work is recognized for its cultural and historical importance, joining other notable recordings like Taylor Swift's 1989 and the Super Mario Bros. theme. The induction highlights the significant impact of video game music on national heritage.

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Metro UK

Doom becomes third game to have its soundtrack preserved by Library of Congress

The soundtrack for the original 1993 game Doom has been added to the US Library of Congress's National Recording Registry, making it the third video game soundtrack to receive this honor. This preservation recognizes the cultural and historical importance of the iconic heavy metal-inspired music composed by Bobby Prince.

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Blues News

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DOOM soundtrack composer Bobby Prince has returned home after a period in intensive care. The news was shared on the Doomworld forums, with thanks extended to Frans.

Blues News

Into the Black

Composer Bobby Prince, known for the Doom soundtrack, has been released from the ICU and is now recovering at home. The article notes his critical condition and subsequent recovery, thanking medical professionals.