The Tampa Tribune: Ready, Aim, Click! by Jim Reed

"If you own a home computer, chances are you've found at least two fun uses for it — connecting with others as a communications tool and playing games. For a few, connecting with others and playing games have become one int he same known as multi-player gaming. For these folks it has become an exciting way to play and compete against others. Robert Porter, 31, and Kevin Baluha, 33, of south Tampa have taken this excitement and turned it into a monthly social experience in Seffner. 'We want to provide the gamer with a totally submerged environment with other aggressive players,' Porter said. At their most recent event 47 people brought their computer to The Workshop of Fernquist Engineering in Seffner to hook up for as much as 4 hours of game playing. Those who attended the event played state of the art computer games. Quake II was the most popular..."

QuakeUnity.com — Inside id Software, by Roger Lamarca

"When first entering the two story office building where id Software is currently headquartered... you are greeted by a huge DOOM logo, multiple pinball machines, and lots of awards blanketing the walls. Right behind id's secretary, Donna Jackson, you will find a room holding a original DOOM figure sculpted by id years ago. The id trophy shelf also located in the lobby, consists of various game boxes and awards id has won over the years."

The FPS Gaming Community in Australia: Excerpted from the book Virtual Nation, The Internet in Australia by Gerard Goggin

The FPS Gaming Community in Australia: Excerpted from the book Virtual Nation, The Internet in Australia by Gerard Goggin The online FPS community is in many ways international; however, gaming cultures have developed slightly differently in different countries. While it can be seen that Australians have contributed significantly to the development of FPS games, mods …

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BedLam Gaming 1998: Colorado Gaming Events and LAN Parties

BedLam Gaming 1998: Colorado Gaming Events and LAN Parties Greetings once again fellow gibsters and Colorado gaming fanatics!  https://web.archive.org/web/19981212023133/http://www.bedlamgaming.net:80/ The Frag II - 10/31/98 Saturday, October 31st, 1998 Pictures:  We're taking alot of pics!!! Tahnks PFunk for the camera. They should be posted sometime late next week. --Docta Sleep overrated: Well - I've got about 4 hours …

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Clan Villa de Mayo y Un Argentino en Dallas

JacKsoN en la CPL: "Un argentino en Dallas" ¿ Sos uno de esos cientos de quakers que me preguntaron cómo me fue y sólo les contesté "joya" ? Entonces ahora no te podés quejar; tenés mi relato, todas las anécdotas y fotos. Cómo comenzó todo Todo empezó cuando encontré en una página de Quake un sabroso …

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