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id Software is an American video game developer founded in 1991 by John Carmack, John Romero, Tom Hall, and Adrian Carmack. The company is known for pioneering the first-person shooter (FPS) genre with titles such as Wolfenstein 3D (1992), Doom (1993), and Quake (1996). id Software developed and popularized real-time 3D graphics engines, influencing the broader gaming industry. Their proprietary game engines, including the id Tech series, have been licensed for use in other games. The company has a history of innovation in multiplayer gaming and modding communities, particularly through their support for user-generated content. id Software was acquired by ZeniMax Media in 2009, which later became part of Microsoft in 2021. The studio continues to develop new titles in its established franchises, including Doom and Quake. It remains a key developer in the FPS genre, known for its fast-paced gameplay and technical advancements in graphics and engine design.
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