3D Graphics Acceleration

'We probably sold millions of boards because of that game, and it was magnificent': 3dfx cofounder gives Quake a 'great deal of credit for our overall success'

3dfx co-founder Ross Smith credits the game Quake with significantly contributing to the company's success, estimating millions of Voodoo graphics boards were sold due to the game's popularity. The article details how Quake's early adoption of 3D hardware acceleration via GLQuake and 3dfx's MiniGL API drove demand for their products, highlighting a unique developer-centric approach that benefited both companies.