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John Romero - American video game designer

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The id Software Years (1991-1996)

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Relationship with the DOOM Community

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Personal Life and Relationships

Ion Storm and Daikatana (1996-2001)

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Early Life and Foundations (1967-1980s)

Softdisk and the Commander Keen Era (1980s-1991)

Post-Ion Storm Ventures (2001-2010)

Controversies and Public Perception

Impact on First-Person Shooter Genre

Return to Prominence and Romero Games (2010-Present)

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Birth in Colorado Springs, Colorado

October 28, 1967

Alfonso John Romero is born in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His early exposure to computers sparked a lifelong passion for programming and game development. This early fascination with technology would lay the groundwork for his future success in the gaming industry.

Apple II Programming

Early 1980s

Romero begins programming games on Apple II computers during his teenage years. This period of self-taught programming and experimentation solidifies his skills and fosters his creative approach to game design. He learned the fundamentals of game development, including graphics, sound, and gameplay mechanics, which were critical to his future work.

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Known For

Co-creating the Doom and Quake franchises, designing levels for Wolfenstein 3D, and co-founding id Software.

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19 December, 2023

John Romero acquired Irish citizenship after living in Ireland for approximately eight years. This marks a change in Romero's citizenship status, reflecting his long-term residence and integration into Irish society.

11 August, 2015

John Romero and his wife Brenda Romero established Romero Games. This marks the beginning of a new game development venture for Romero, in collaboration with his wife, focusing on indie game development after his time at larger companies.

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