Carmack opuszcza id Software

[Snake_Plissken]

http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/11/22/doom-creator-john-carmack-officially-leaves-id-software

“John Carmack, who has become interested in focusing on things other than game development at id, has resigned from the studio," id's studio director Tim Willits told IGN. "John’s work on id Tech 5 and the technology for the current development work at id is complete, and his departure will not affect any current projects. We are fortunate to have a brilliant group of programmers at id who worked with John and will carry on id’s tradition of making great games with cutting-edge technology. As colleagues of John for many years, we wish him well.”

Ponad 10 lat temu byłoby mi smutno, teraz mi to obojętne jest.

[lupinator]

Dzisiaj to praktycznie bez różnicy. Kwestia tego, jak rozwój Oculusa wpłynie na konsole, bo on sam dla nich przeznaczony nie jest.

[Iras]

Oculus zdechnie jak reszta tego typu wynalazków. Sam Carmack pewnie za jakiś czas objawi się z jakimś szajsem na Kickstarterze.

[Wojtq]

Nigdy nie pojąłem fenomenu, jaki kryje się za tym facetem. Wspomógł rozwój fps'ów - OK, ale od czasów rewolucji (za jaką wielu pojmuje Wolfensteina) studio id Software klepało niezbyt wyszukane strzelanki. Owszem, były grywalne, ale niezbyt odkrywcze. Idziesz do przodu i naparzasz wszystko bez pomyślunku, wielkie mi ajwaj.

[windomearl]

Nigdy nie pojąłem fenomenu, jaki kryje się za tym facetem. Wspomógł rozwój fps'ów - OK, ale od czasów rewolucji (za jaką wielu pojmuje Wolfensteina) studio id Software klepało niezbyt wyszukane strzelanki. Owszem, były grywalne, ale niezbyt odkrywcze. Idziesz do przodu i naparzasz wszystko bez pomyślunku, wielkie mi ajwaj.

Bo to bardziej spec od technologii i grafiki. Kiedyś gdzieś czytałem ile id wymyśliło technologii które są do dziś wykorzystywane w gierkach. Głowa mała.

[lupinator]

ZeniMax accusing Carmack of stealing tech when he left for Oculus



ZeniMax statement

ZeniMax confirms it recently sent formal notice of its legal rights to Oculus concerning its ownership of key technology used by Oculus to develop and market the Oculus Rift. ZeniMax's technology may not be licensed, transferred or sold without ZeniMax Media's approval. ZeniMax's intellectual property rights arise by reason of extensive VR research and development works done over a number of years by John Carmack while a ZeniMax employee, and others. ZeniMax provided necessary VR technology and other valuable assistance to Palmer Luckey and other Oculus employees in 2012 and 2013 to make the Oculus Rift a viable VR product, superior to other VR market offerings.

The proprietary technology and know-how Mr. Carmack developed when he was a ZeniMax employee, and used by Oculus, are owned by ZeniMax. Well before the Facebook transaction was announced, Mr. Luckey acknowledged in writing ZeniMax's legal ownership of this intellectual property. It was further agreed that Mr. Luckey would not disclose this technology to third persons without approval. Oculus has used and exploited ZeniMax's technology and intellectual property without authorization, compensation or credit to ZeniMax. ZeniMax and Oculus previously attempted to reach an agreement whereby ZeniMax would be compensated for its intellectual property through equity ownership in Oculus but were unable to reach a satisfactory resolution. ZeniMax believes it is necessary to address these matters now and will take the necessary action to protect its interests.

Oculus VR statement

It's unfortunate, but when there's this type of transaction, people come out of the woodwork with ridiculous and absurd claims. We intend to vigorously defend Oculus and its investors to the fullest extent.

http://www.allgamesbeta.com/2014/05/zenimax-accusing-carmack-of-stealing.html

 

[Iras]

Trzymam kciuki za ZeniMax.