Doom Guy Life in First Person
Doom Guy Life in First Person by John Romero is an autobiography published by Abrams, Incorporated on July 2, 2024. This 304-page book offers a detailed account of Romero’s life, from his challenging childhood to his influential career as a video game designer and cocreator of iconic titles such as DOOM and Quake. The narrative explores his early experiences in programming and the groundbreaking innovations that defined the first-person shooter genre.
In this edition, readers will find an in-depth look at Romero’s journey through the gaming industry, including his time at id Software and the collaborative efforts that led to the creation of cultural phenomena. The book delves into the complexities of his professional relationships, particularly with John Carmack, and provides insights into game design and the evolution of technology in gaming. With a focus on both triumphs and challenges, this autobiography sheds light on the transformative era of video games through the eyes of one of its most significant figures.
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The inspiring, long-awaited autobiography of video-game designer and DOOM cocreator John Romero.
“DOOM Guy: Life in First Person is…arguably the best non-fiction gaming book of all time, giving a unique insight into one of the industry’s most transformative eras through the eyes of one of its groundbreaking pioneers.”–Forbes
John Romero, gaming’s original rock star, is the cocreator of DOOM, Quake, and Wolfenstein 3-D, some of the biggest video games of all time. Considered the godfather of the first-person shooter, a genre that continues to dominate the market today, he holds a unique place in gaming history. In DOOM Guy: Life in First Person, Romero chronicles, for the first time, his difficult childhood and storied career, beginning with his early days submitting Apple II game code to computer magazines and sneaking computers out the back door of his day job to write code at night.
Industry-redefining breakthroughs in design and tech during Romero’s time at id Software made DOOM and Quake cultural phenomena, and this thrilling story recounts every step of the process, from collaborative, heavy metal-fueled days spent crafting the industry’s most revolutionary and cutting-edge games to a high-profile falling-out with id cofounder John Carmack. After years in the gaming spotlight, Romero is now telling his story–the whole story–shedding new light on the development of his games and his business partnerships, from the highest highs to the lowest lows, sharing insights about design, code, the industry, and his career right up to today. Sharing gratitude for a lifetime in games, Romero reveals the twists and turns that led him, ultimately, to be called DOOM Guy.
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