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# Live doom II deathmatch with John Romero

John Romero proves that leveraging 1990s engine quirks remains a timeless software engineering masterclass. Watch the legendary co-creator drop game design secrets during a live Doom II deathmatch.

- **Speakers:** [John Romero](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@john-romero)
- **Event:** World Congress 2023
- **Published:** August 11, 2023
- **Duration:** 1:10:16
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/625-live-doom-ii-deathmatch-with-john-romero
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