I really think, if anything, there is more evidence to show that the violent games reduce aggression and violence. There have actually… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
I'd rather have a search engine or a compiler on a deserted island than a game. — John Carmack Copy Share Image
It is difficult to make good scalable use of a CPU like you can of a graphics card. You certainly don't want… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
Developing games for the PC and consoles is all about everything and the kitchen sink. In many ways, you don't have design… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
Programming is not a zero-sum game. Teaching something to a fellow programmer doesn't take it away from you. I'm happy to share… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
The Escalation programmers come from a completely different background, and the codebase is all STL this, boost that, fill-up-the-property list, dispatch the… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
We do not see the PC as the leading platform for games. That statement will enrage some people, but it is hard… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
The Xbox 360 is the first console that I've ever worked with that actually has development tools that are better for games… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
At its best, entertainment is going to be a subjective thing that can't win for everyone, while at worst, a particular game… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
The idea that I can be presented with a problem, set out to logically solve it with the tools at hand, and wind up… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
The situation is so much better for programmers today - a cheap used PC, a linux CD, and an internet account, and you have… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
In the information age, the barriers [to entry into programming] just aren't there. The barriers are self imposed. If you want to set off… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
Programming in the abstract sense is what I really enjoy. I enjoy lots of different areas of it... I'm taking a great deal of… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
I really think, if anything, there is more evidence to show that the violent games reduce aggression and violence. There have actually been some… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
I recognize that I possess a very special intellect, but at the same time, I recognize that I'm lacking in a lot of areas.… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
Some cynical people think that every activity must revolve around the mighty dollar, and that anyone saying otherwise is just attempting to delude the… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
You can prematurely optimize maintainability, flexibility, security, and robustness just like you can performance. — John Carmack Copy Share Image
Honestly, I spend very little time thinking about past events, and I certainly don't have them ranked in any way. I look back and… — John Carmack Copy Share Image