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id Software

Pioneering game developer founded by John Carmack, John Romero, and others. Created Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, Quake. Popularized first-person shooter genre. Revolutionary game engine licensing business model. John Carmack's technical innovations advanced real-time 3D graphics. Doom's mod support created game modification culture. Acquired by ZeniMax, now owned by Microsoft. Legacy in FPS gaming is foundational.

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