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'Thank you so much for the best weekend ever': The id Software gang got together at QuakeCon, and it sure looks like everyone had a great time
The id Software co-founders Adrian Carmack, John Carmack, Tom Hall, and John Romero reunited at QuakeCon for the game's 30th anniversary, marking their first gathering since 1994. Despite past internal conflicts and recent industry layoffs, the reunion was described as a highly positive and emotional experience by attendees, including former employees like American McGee and Donna Jackson.
The Washington Post selects Doom as one of the 25 'most influential works of American culture'
The Washington Post has recognized the original 1993 shooter Doom as one of the 25 most influential works of American culture. The publication highlighted Doom's foundational role in digital entertainment, its pioneering use of the internet for distribution, and its impact on user-generated content. The article also touches on the game's controversial legacy and its cultural significance, as noted by Washington Post critic Gene Park and designer John Romero.
QuakeCon 2026 will be a place for celebration, mourning, and outrage
Recent layoffs at Xbox and id Software cast a somber shadow over the upcoming QuakeCon 2026, turning what should be a celebration into a potential funeral. The article discusses the uncertainty surrounding id Software's future, the potential abandonment of their proprietary id Tech engine in favor of Unreal Engine, and the likely fan outrage at the event.
id Founders Attending QuakeCon 2026
The QuakeCon website has announced that the 30th anniversary edition of the convention will feature appearances by original Quake co-founders John Carmack, John Romero, Tom Hall, and Adrian Carmack. Further details about the event's programming are expected soon.
Everyone knows Wolfenstein 3D made the FPS a phenomenon. What this mod presupposes is… what if it didn't?
The Isowulf mod reimagines Wolfenstein 3D from an isometric perspective, prompting speculation about whether the first-person shooter genre would have emerged if this had been the original design. Despite the hypothetical impact, the mod is praised for its faithful recreation and the enduring quality of id Software's original design.
Doom co-designer still has the real chainsaw that inspired the OG FPS's iconic weapon, even though it leaks oil and…
Doom co-designer Tom Hall still possesses the actual "Eager Beaver" chainsaw that inspired the iconic weapon in the original first-person shooter. The chainsaw, which leaked oil and was kept in a bowl at id Software offices, was modeled after Hall's personal tool. Hall, who also co-founded Ion Storm and contributed to Deus Ex, was a key figure in Doom's development.
