Id Software founder John Carmack resigns
Wow, I'm just now seeing this news. Initially, I had that <i>sinking feeling</i> set in... I mean, like you, I have been impacted by his story, his games (not just the Wolfenstein/Doom/Quake franchises... I'm talking Commander Keen, boys and girls), his code, reading <i>Masters of Doom</i>, etc.<p>I can see my copy of <i>Michael Abrash's Graphics Programming Black Book Special Edition</i> sitting here, which was such a treat to read when it came out, because it has so many great chapters on the development of Quake and little stories about John's discoveries and thought processes throughout the development of the game.<p>But, then I thought... wait... <i>this is a new beginning.</i> I wrote about this previously, but, look for gaming to start heading in the direction of VR with technology like Oculus Rift. Also, with someone of the caliber of John Carmack involved (now totally focused on it because of the resignation announcement) with not only his passion and skill, but his ability to work with graphics hardware manufacturers and driver developers to effect change and garner the necessary support and backing, expect to see vibrant, compelling developments in this field.<p>In case you missed it, check this video out of John discussing some of his VR work. It is from E3 2012:<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYa8kirsUfg" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYa8kirsUfg</a><p>That momentary sinking feeling has faded away now... great things are ahead!