The end of Doom & Quake?

[Raven_Writer]

I'm not sure if the title is actually accurate, but it might be when this does happen:

" Carmack to retire?
Posted by: Tiffany Smith at September 10, 2004 1:55:33 PM

If you haven't heard already, rumors have been circulating that game programming guru John Carmack is going to retire after his current project.

Kansas born John Carmack who dropped out of university to become a freelance video game programmer has become the biggest name in game development history over his 10 years in the industry with his amazing game engines, mind boggling graphic algorithms and top notch titles including the Doom and the Quake series'.

Some publications are suggesting that Carmack's passion for coding has faded and that he may be considering retirement after his current project, which is an engine for ID's new franchise, potentially a horror/action FPS.

As a rocketing enthusiast and leader of Armadillo Aerospace, Carmack would certainly have plenty to do in his retirement especially since the birth of his first son Christopher in August.

The notion that Carmack is to retire is still speculation at this time but one thing is for certain, if John Carmack does throw in the towel ... his presence in the industry will definatley be missed.



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Source: http://www.gamedev.net/community/for...opic_id=269659

What does everyone feel about this?