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Embryo (feb 1, 1991 – dec 10, 1993)

Description:

During the 1990s, the golden age of computer technology, the IBM personal computer brought unprecedented opportunities for the entire software industry.

However, software at this time was mostly for commercial use, and game software was less sought after.

John Carmack, the founder of ID software, who was called "one of the most talented programmers in the world" by Bill Gates, took the chance, shocking the industry with his masterpieces and sending gamers all over the world into a frenzy.

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Date:

feb 1, 1991
dec 10, 1993
~ 2 years and 10 months