546. John Romero, co-creator of Doom, Quake, and Wolfenstein 3D
Jul 28, 2023
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John Romero, co-creator of iconic video games Doom, Quake, and Wolfenstein 3D, discusses his new memoir and his experiences in the gaming industry. Topics include Romero's inspiration behind the book, his life before game development, the influence of Ultima games, adventures with Ken and Roberta Williams, consequences of staring at horrifying symbols, locations mentioned in the book, and the creation of Doom, Quake, and Wolfenstein 3D.
John Romero's memoir, 'Doom Guy, Life and First Person,' covers his childhood, success in gaming, and recent projects.
The idea for John Romero's memoir came from a suggestion from someone in the audience during a talk he gave.
John Romero collaboratively wrote his memoir with his wife, Brenda, who provided feedback and editing assistance.
Deep dives
John Romero's New Book: Doom Guy, Life and First Person
John Romero discusses his new memoir, 'Doom Guy, Life and First Person,' which delves into his childhood, success in the gaming industry, and recent projects.
Writing the Memoir: From Talk to Book
John Romero explains how his book 'Doom Guy, Life and First Person' came about, starting from a talk he gave and the suggestion from someone in the audience that it should be a book.
Collaborative Process: Writing with Brenda
John Romero describes the collaborative process of writing his memoir with his wife, Brenda, who provided feedback and helped with editing due to his superior autobiographical recall.
Influence of Ultima and Other Games
John Romero discusses the influence of the Ultima series and other games on his career and how they inspired his creativity and passion for game development.
Challenges and Rewards of Writing the Book
John Romero shares the challenges and rewards of writing the memoir, including the extensive research and editing process, as well as the positive feedback received from readers.