World Congress 2025
July 10, 2025 · 16:50–17:20
Mainstage
Videogames: The Medium of the 21st Century
Warren Spector
Chief Creative Officer at OtherSide Entertainment
World Congress 2025
Join two of the most iconic minds in game development—Warren Spector (Deus Ex, System Shock) and John Romero (DOOM, Quake) - for an unmissable fireside chat exploring the past, present, and future of gaming.
From the birth of immersive sims and first-person shooters to the evolving landscape of interactive storytelling and AI in games, this session dives deep into how game design has transformed over the decades.
Expect behind-the-scenes stories, bold predictions, and timeless insights from two visionaries who helped shape the medium - and continue to push its boundaries.
World Congress 2025
July 10, 2025 · 16:50–17:20
Mainstage
Warren Spector
Chief Creative Officer at OtherSide Entertainment
World Congress 2025
July 11, 2025 · 09:40–10:10
Mainstage
John Romero
Legendary Game Creator | Father of FPS | DOOM, Quake, Wolfenstein
World Congress 2025
July 11, 2025 · 15:40–16:10
Mainstage
Johanna Pirker
VR/AI/Games Research and Development
World Congress 2025
July 11, 2025 · 13:40–14:10
Mainstage
Daniel Gebler, Mike Butcher, Werner Vogels