Doom co-creator John Romero reveals id Software turned to Taiwanese pirates to help distribute the game to more people | TweakTown
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John Romero shared insights at QuakeCon on how id Software engaged with Taiwanese pirates to distribute Doom, enhancing its reach in the 1990s. He highlighted the company's focus on distribution over copy protection, reflecting a unique approach towards piracy during that era.
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As a news article, it provides a clear and informative account of John Romero's comments about id Software's distribution strategy, but it could benefit from additional sourcing for some claims.
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