{"id":360617,"date":"2026-02-16T05:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T13:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/es\/?p=410453"},"modified":"2026-02-17T03:45:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T11:45:12","slug":"the-creator-of-doom-confesses-arc-raiders-is-his-current-favorite-game-and-he-spent-3000-hours-on-a-famous-mmorpg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/the-creator-of-doom-confesses-arc-raiders-is-his-current-favorite-game-and-he-spent-3000-hours-on-a-famous-mmorpg\/","title":{"rendered":"The creator of Doom confesses: Arc Raiders is his current favorite game and he spent 3,000 hours on a famous MMORPG"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">John Romero, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/john-romero-reveals-all-his-secrets-about-one-of-his-first-3d-games-on-its-35th-anniversary\" title=\"the iconic co-creator of Doom\">the iconic co-creator of Doom<\/a> and a central figure in the video game industry since the 80s, continues to innovate and explore new horizons in game development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently, <strong>he is working on several projects, including a new WAD for Doom 2 and an unrevealed first-person shooter (FPS), which was saved from cancellation after losing funding last year<\/strong>. In his words, We are alive. We keep working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">John Romero has always been a particular person<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Romero has highlighted the importance of the indie scene in the evolution of video game design, stating that he constantly seeks new ideas in this area. <strong>This approach allows him to stay updated on innovations and emerging trends, which are fundamental for modern game development.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among his recent favorite games is Arc Raiders, which combines battle royale elements with a PvE focus, allowing players to enjoy collaboration without the stress of direct competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/the-former-director-of-world-of-warcraft-is-clear-about-what-his-problem-is-the-games-title\">his devotion also extends to World of Warcraft<\/a>, <strong>where he has accumulated over 3,000 hours of gameplay, and to Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, which has marked his history as a classic he never plans to uninstall<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\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=\"ARC Raiders - Launch Trailer | PS5 Games\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U0jK145mxec?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\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Romero also maintains a meticulously organized work environment, reflecting his focus on efficiency. <strong>His game library, which spans from his early days in programming to the latest titles, showcases <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/doom-can-run-anywhere-even-in-other-video-games-and-now-its-the-turn-of-the-most-frantic-fps-of-the-moment\">his ongoing commitment to quality and creativity<\/a>. Additionally, his interest in emerging technologies and entertainment is emphasized by mentioning a tool he has developed, called In Your Face, to manage notifications more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, Romero remains a benchmark in the industry, not only for <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/john-romero-reveals-all-his-secrets-about-one-of-his-first-3d-games-on-its-35th-anniversary\">his legacy in the development of FPS<\/a> but<strong> also for his constant pursuit of innovation and his passion for video games<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Steam\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/3047d89c-96d0-11e6-8546-00163ed833e7\/2505233623\/steam-download.jpg\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Steam<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/steam.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/steam.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>John Romero, the iconic co-creator of Doom and a central figure in the video game industry since the 80s, continues to innovate and explore new horizons in game development. He is currently working on several projects, including a new WAD for Doom 2 and an unrevealed first-person shooter (FPS) that was saved from cancellation after losing funding last year. In his words, We are alive. We keep working. John Romero has always been a particular person. 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