ID Software releases Doom game. The Doom game is considered a variation of the first-person shooter (FPS) genre. The game was developed by John Carmack, John Romero, Adrian Kamis, Kevin Crowder, and Tom Hall.

The first version of Doom brought three-dimensional (3D) graphics, 3D environments, and networked multiplayer gaming to the IBM family of computers for the first time. The Doom games have sold over 10 million copies.

Due to its popularity, the Doom game has spawned novels, comics, board games, and even movies.