The iconic first-person shooter game that revolutionized the genre, DOOM, has reached its 30th anniversary! Developed by id Software and released in 1993, DOOM's shareware initial mission holds the record for being the most widely distributed PC game in history. Even today, the full paid version of DOOM continues to sell on Steam, thanks to Bethesda's modern game executable. The DOOM franchise has become one of the most popular in the gaming world, boasting nearly a dozen titles across various platforms. Bethesda's acquisition of Zenimax breathed new life into the franchise during the 2010s, starting with the highly acclaimed DOOM (2016) and followed by the smash hit DOOM Eternal.
The original team behind DOOM, consisting of renowned designers John Romero and Tom Hall, along with artist Adrian Carmack, expressed their gratitude to gamers for making DOOM an essential part of video game history. DOOM played a significant role in establishing the PC as a serious gaming platform, as computers were primarily viewed as tools for work rather than gaming. To commemorate DOOM's 30th anniversary, John Romero announced the release of SIGIL II, an unofficial sixth episode for the original DOOM. While the WAD (where's all the data?) files for SIGIL and SIGIL II are available for free due to commercial restrictions, you can show support for Romero's work by purchasing the unique soundtrack created by Buckethead and THOR, as well as collectible boxes and other merchandise.
