Episode 365.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 53 - The History of Doom Part 1
Summary
Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby explore the history of Doom, detailing id Software’s evolution from Commander Keen to Wolfenstein 3D. They discuss John Carmack’s raycasting innovations, the game’s shareware distribution, and its impact on multiplayer and modding. The episode also covers Doom 2, Final Doom, Doom 64, and the legacy of the franchise.
Topics discussed
Introduction: The History of Doom
The Meaning of id Software and Company Origins
Early PC Gaming and Commander Keen
Raycasting Technology and Wolfenstein 3D
Doom Gameplay, Enemies, and Story
Shareware Distribution and Modem Multiplayer
WAD Files and the Chex Quest Mod
Doom 2, Final Doom, and Doom 64
Source Code Release and Doom on Everything
Outro: Destiny 2, Overcooked, and Contact Info
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