The release of DOOM

<p>In December 1993, the release of a new video game captivated gamers around the world. It was called DOOM. </p><p>Set on a Martian military base overrun by zombified soldiers and demons, DOOM saw players take control of a nameless soldier called ‘The DOOM guy’ as he fights the demonic enemies to stop them taking over Earth. </p><p>The game was released at a time when violence in video games was big news and a topic of discussion in the United States Senate. </p><p>Kurt Brookes speaks to John Romero, one of the game’s developers, and remembers the release of what went on to become one of the most influential games ever. </p><p>A Made in Manchester production for BBC World Service. </p><p>(Photo: John Romero. Credit: Made in Manchester)</p>