John Carmack Leaves id Software [Nov 22, 2013, 9:28 pm ET] – Share – Viewing Comments
John Carmack has parted ways with id Software, a move that was once
inconceivable when he was part owner of the Mesquite-based developer, but had
become possible when Bethesda Softworks parent Zenimax
bought id in 2009, and perhaps
inevitable when Carmack joined
Oculus Rift over the summer.
John's
twitter feed has his comment (thanks Paul): "I wanted to remain a technical
adviser for Id, but it just didn't work out. Probably for the best, as the
divided focus was challenging."
IGN has id's statement: "John Carmack, who has become interested in focusing
on things other than game development at id, has resigned from the studio," id's
studio director Tim Willits told IGN. "John’s work on id Tech 5 and the
technology for the current development work at id is complete, and his departure
will not affect any current projects. We are fortunate to have a brilliant group
of programmers at id who worked with John and will carry on id’s tradition of
making great games with cutting-edge technology. As colleagues of John for many
years, we wish him well." John later
tweeted
once more about this: "If they don't want me to talk on stage at Quakecon
next year, we'll just have to fill up the lobby like the old days. :-)"
Too bad he didn't leave before, he personally destroyed the creditability of the company. Or let someone else design games who had a clue beyond 'shoot, shoot, bang, bang'.
Also mocking gamers and fans who supported id in the early days. Telling them he didn't care what kind of game or features they wanted, he only made what he wanted.
His actions have shown him to be a control freak, who is out of touch with not only id fans but the game industry.
At least there's a chance Bethesda can turn the company into something beyond pathetic. No doubt Rage was an improvement for id but it was still an unfinished mess beyond the driving and gunplay. Not to mention the engine seemed to be a graphical disaster, just like doom 3, at release.
Also mocking gamers and fans who supported id in the early days. Telling them he didn't care what kind of game or features they wanted, he only made what he wanted.
His actions have shown him to be a control freak, who is out of touch with not only id fans but the game industry.
At least there's a chance Bethesda can turn the company into something beyond pathetic. No doubt Rage was an improvement for id but it was still an unfinished mess beyond the driving and gunplay. Not to mention the engine seemed to be a graphical disaster, just like doom 3, at release.
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