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World Congress 2026 North America • Sep 25, 2026 • Session details

Life in Games: Four Decades of Code

John Romero

John Romero proves that true expertise isn't mastering a single toolset, but rapidly adapting to the next. Discover how treating technical constraints as catalysts birthed DOOM and modern modding.

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2:38 min

Viewing game development and technology as a lifelong calling

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Democratizing game development through modding communities

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Sharing a personal history of the video game industry

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Modding board games and early software engineering jobs

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Early career and entry into the gaming industry

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