Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast
546. John Romero, co-creator of Doom, Quake, and Wolfenstein 3D
Jul 28, 2023
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.
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- 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.
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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.
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