{"id":351058,"date":"2025-10-27T06:50:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T13:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/es\/?p=400149"},"modified":"2025-10-27T07:58:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T14:58:10","slug":"doom-was-almost-not-called-doom-and-had-the-worst-name-in-video-game-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/doom-was-almost-not-called-doom-and-had-the-worst-name-in-video-game-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Doom was almost not called Doom and had the worst name in video game history"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The universe of video games is full of fascinating stories about the creative process behind the most iconic franchises. A notable example is the genesis of the legendary FPS DOOM, whose name was almost very different. <strong>During the early stages of development, the team considered titling it Attack of the Attackers, an option that, in light of its legacy, sounds more appropriate for a B-movie than for a game that would revolutionize the genre<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The worst name in the world<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the developers, this name did not capture the essence of destruction and brutality they were seeking for the project. <strong>The need for a powerful and memorable name led programmer John Carmack to seek inspiration in the most unexpected places<\/strong>, coming across the phrase \u201cHere? Doom,\u201d spoken by Tom Cruise in the 1986 film, \u201cThe Color of Money.\u201d This line resonated deeply with Carmack; the simplicity and forcefulness of the word \u2018Doom\u2019 encapsulated the lethal threat they wanted to evoke in their game.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DOOM \u2013 Launch Trailer\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RO90omga8D4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By adopting a shorter and more meaningful name, the team managed to define a legacy that has endured over the decades, becoming synonymous with intense action and brutal combat. <strong>DOOM established itself not only as a pioneer in the industry but also as a cultural reference in the realm of video games<\/strong>. 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