Id Software
From SI410
id Software is a video game development company, based in Mesquite, Texas. Founded by John Carmack, John Romero, Tom Hall, and Adrian Carmack, the company is known for creating video game series including "Doom", "Quake", "Wolfenstein 3D", and "Hexen". id has come under criticism due to the violent nature of their titles and the potential effects that this violence could have on young people. With their "Doom" series, the company pioneered the idea of allowing users access to design tools in order for them to create their own maps.