#681: Doom Legend John Romero — The Path to Prolific Innovation and Making 130+ Games, How to Find the Soul of the Work, Audacious Ambition, and Building in Monk Mode

John Romero, the co-founder of ID Software and creator of legendary games like Doom and Quake, shares his journey in the gaming industry. From his humble beginnings in Tucson, Arizona, to his formative experiences with computers and programming, Romero delves into the groundbreaking advancements made in 3D gaming, the innovative development of Wolfenstein 3D, and the challenges and triumphs of game development. He recounts the creative process behind Doom and Quake, two games that revolutionized the first-person shooter genre, and reflects on his reasons for leaving ID Software and starting Ion Storm. Romero's memoir, Doomguy, Life in First Person, provides a captivating account of his life and career in the gaming industry.