John Carmack

John D. Carmack II (born August 20, 1970) is a widely recognized figure in the video game industry. A prolific programmer, Carmack co-founded id Software, a computer game development company, in 1991.

Recognition

In 1999, Carmack appeared as number 10 in TIME's list of the 50 most influential people in technology.

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On March 22, 2001, Carmack became the fourth person to be inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences' Hall of Fame, an honor bestowed upon those who have made revolutionary and innovative achievements in the video and computer game industry. The first to receive that honor was Shigeru Miyamoto from Nintendo.

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March 22 - 2001 - Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences' Hall of Fame - Shigeru Miyamoto - Nintendo

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In 2003, Carmack was one of the subjects of the book Masters of Doom, a chronicle of id Software and its founders.

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2003 - Masters of Doom

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