439: Secrets of id Software Marketing: Mike Wilson’s Insider Stories - The Retro Hour EP439

The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)

In this week's episode, we chat to the legendary Mike Wilson, the business mind behind id Software's biggest titles like Doom and Quake. From his early days revolutionising multiplayer gaming with DWANGO to founding iconic companies like Ion Storm, Gathering of Developers, and Devolver Digital, Mike shares insider stories and reveals the secrets behind some of the most influential moments in gaming history.
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
41:28 - Mike Wilson Interview
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Show notes:
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Windows 3.1 saves the day: https://tinyurl.com/etexadbb
Kawaii: https://tinyurl.com/ymnrtpfp
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