It is impossible to talk about the history of PC gaming without bowing down to the legends at id Software. The studio just dropped a nostalgic video celebrating its massive 35th anniversary, taking us on a trip down memory lane while slyly teasing what’s coming next. Founded in 1991 by four visionaries from Softdisk, id Software didn't just make games; they built the foundation of the entire first-person shooter genre.
From laying the groundwork with Wolfenstein 3D to popularizing the genre with the demon-slaying metal of DOOM, and finally ushering in the era of true 3D with Quake, their resume is unmatched. The anniversary video highlights these technological breakthroughs that defined the 90s and beyond. But the real hype comes from the end of the reel, hinting that the studio isn't done innovating yet. Whether it's a new Quake reboot or something entirely fresh, all eyes are on id Software to see how they plan to redefine the shooter genre once again.
From laying the groundwork with Wolfenstein 3D to popularizing the genre with the demon-slaying metal of DOOM, and finally ushering in the era of true 3D with Quake, their resume is unmatched. The anniversary video highlights these technological breakthroughs that defined the 90s and beyond. But the real hype comes from the end of the reel, hinting that the studio isn't done innovating yet. Whether it's a new Quake reboot or something entirely fresh, all eyes are on id Software to see how they plan to redefine the shooter genre once again.