Wolfenstein 3D is 16

Joe Siegler · 05-07-2008, 10:41 AM

We don't know if you realized it, but Monday was the sixteenth anniversary of Wolfenstein 3D. Released by Apogee back on May 5, 1992, this game by all accounts was one of the all time most influential titles, well.. EVER! Originally created by id Software, and released by us (under our then name Apogee Software), this title laid the groundwork for a lot of things that have come since.

Since it is Wolf's birthday, we wanted to bring you a few small tidbits to mark the anniversary. First up is a recreation of the Episode 3 Boss battle with Adolf Hitler from the game. The unique thing here is that it was done in Lego! There is a current craze in doing things (especially games) in Lego, so why not recreate a classic game? This was done by Wolf fan Ciamoslaw Ciamek. Here is a screen capture below - make sure and check out all of his Wolf3D Lego pictures.

Second up is an old piece of video. It's a TV interview from 1992 by Byron Harris for NBR with Scott Miller & George Broussard of Apogee as well as John Romero (then of id ). It talks about the two companies, and shows some of the background development of Wolf3D. We originally posted this video back in the summer of 1998, you can read that old news story for some background on the video.

(Embedded video not possible in forum posts, see website news story for video).

Wolfenstein 3D is still an item we sell 16 years later. The game has been ported from its PC original to a ton of platforms, including the 3DO, Super Nintendo, the Game Boy Advance, the Macintosh, the Atari Jaguar, and the good old Apple IIgs.

Here's a few links for Wolfenstein 3D for you to check out:

Our Wolfenstein 3D Page
Our Wolf3D Pages in our Online Store ( CD | DL )
Wikipedia Page for Wolfenstein 3D
id Software's Wolfenstein 3D Page

If you're one of the two people left who have never played Wolfenstein 3D, hit our Wolf3D page to grab yourself a copy of the shareware game.

Thanks to John Romero for the Lego story. John, it's time for YOU to go down the *)*$%)$ stairs!

Dimebog · 05-07-2008, 10:51 AM

Jeez I missed it. Oh well. Happy birthday Wolfenstein3D.

P.S. Wolf3D is now at it's drinking age! Toast!

peoplessi · 05-07-2008, 10:53 AM

Nice end remark!

I loved this game when I was a kid, and still do.

I hope the next installment in Wolfenstein series isn't far off.

RAW · 05-07-2008, 11:02 AM

You know i loved the clip , wolfenstein 3d did set the trend in manys , and cudos to scott and george for their part in it , they must feel pretty awesome about being a part of that. Can someone fill me in on the final remark , im curious as heck to know

Flaose · 05-07-2008, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dimebog

P.S. Wolf3D is now at it's drinking age! Toast!

Not in North America it's not (and looking at Wiki, not in many places at all)! But hey, happy birthday Wolf 3D

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Dimebog · 05-07-2008, 01:22 PM

Well it is here so.... Toast!

Minors please toast with non-alcoholic beverages.

05-07-2008, 03:36 PM

Wow, happy birthday Wolf 3d.

Here's a link to WolfGl for the people who want to play Wolf 3d, with all it's pixalated goodness, in glide:
http://wolfgl.sourceforge.net/

Commando Nukem · 05-07-2008, 06:34 PM

Happy birthday to WOLF3D. -DIET PEPSI RAISED TO THE SKY-

One of the first computer games I ever laid eyes on. What a trip that was for my little mind.

Joe Siegler · 05-07-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Commando Nukem

Happy birthday to WOLF3D. -DIET PEPSI RAISED TO THE SKY-

One of the first computer games I ever laid eyes on. What a trip that was for my little mind.

As I've stated before on these forums, Wolf3D pretty much got me my job here, or at least I credit it for that.

I was an Apogee customer (I'm still in the old databases) for buying Keen, Cosmo, buch of stuff from that era, but Wolfenstein 3D just blew me away. I started up a conversation with Scott Miller at the time, and ended up becoming a beta tester, and then eventually getting hired by Apogee all in the same year.

Commando Nukem · 05-07-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Siegler

As I've stated before on these forums, Wolf3D pretty much got me my job here, or at least I credit it for that.

I was an Apogee customer (I'm still in the old databases) for buying Keen, Cosmo, buch of stuff from that era, but Wolfenstein 3D just blew me away. I started up a conversation with Scott Miller at the time, and ended up becoming a beta tester, and then eventually getting hired by Apogee all in the same year.

Its pretty amazing how those rare opportunities can just pop up and totally change your life. Or in this case, career.

I think I was five years old when I first saw the game, in 1993, my cousin was playing it on his computer and I was just sitting there watching. I Started bugging him to let me play it. He was fairly patient with me nagging him. I sucked completely at it of course but still... From that point on I was a gamer to the core! Duke, DooM, and Wolf all got me interested in game design,and for awhile that was my primary choice for a career.

Zztx · 05-07-2008, 07:20 PM

It can get its driver's permit to get away from its annoying younger brothers, DOOM and Quake.

ZuljinRaynor · 05-07-2008, 07:35 PM

Granddaddy of FPS is 16.

Congrats Wolf3d. ^_^

alexgk · 05-07-2008, 08:51 PM

16?! Wow, I was about 3 years old!
Imagine all the experience Wolf programmers have gained since then O=

In Mexico, the 15th anniversary is more special...

Dopefish7590 · 05-07-2008, 11:26 PM

Happy Birthday Wolf3D?

It's nice but its the first time I said that to anything that isn't animate.

Wolf3D was an awesome game, and I loved it.

Dimebog · 05-08-2008, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Dopefish7590

Wolf3D was an awesome game, and I loved it.

It still is, man. One of teh best and most fun games EVER.

Kalki · 05-08-2008, 03:12 AM

Sweet - 16!

vcatkiller · 05-08-2008, 03:39 AM

Never been kissed?

Happy B'day to the legendary fps. May you never run out of ammo.

JobivanHiob · 05-08-2008, 05:55 AM

Happy Birthday Wolf 3D
I never played it for myself but it is the classic of FPS indeed.

And the video featuring George and Scott is so cool. The vibes of the early 90's

now I know how old George and Scott are.

Nukkus · 05-08-2008, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JobivanHiob

...I never played it for myself...

HERESY!!!!!!

Anyway, happy B-Day, Wolf3D!

Stense · 05-08-2008, 07:47 AM

How odd, without realising it was Wolf's birthday yesterday I got an strange desire to replay it. I couldn't find my copy though, luckily its on Steam so I was happily shooting away minutes later.

Happy B-day Wolfy!

ShadeEX · 05-08-2008, 08:29 AM

Happy Birthday Wolfenstein 3D..

16 Years since Wolf3D said: "Guten TAG" to the world.

How time flies

Steve · 05-08-2008, 08:38 AM

Wow. 16 years, eh? That far back I was lucky to even have a computer to play it on

Sang · 05-08-2008, 09:41 AM

Hah, when Wolf3D got released I'd been outside of my mom's womb for about 6 months or something.

MusicallyInspired · 05-08-2008, 11:38 AM

I was 7 years old. Good times with that first episode. I remember we had the Wolf3D utilities and my dad was good with computer artwork and turned almost the entire game into Star Trek. Complete with phasers and a Klingon D'k Tahg dagger. Called it Trekster 3D. Never did finish it and lost all the source files

. I do remember he had almost completely changed all of the animation frames of the brown guards into Borgs and changed the Nazi swastikas on the walls to the Borg symbol. We also had these Star Trek cards as kids so he also replaced the Hitler portrait with a Borg face. It was pretty fun to play.

He also removed all the blood from the game for when my brother and I played. Hitler looked like he melted into his suit when he died lol (was all brown instead of the red blood, guts and bones).

Micki! · 05-09-2008, 02:28 AM

Happy Birthday Wolfenstein 3D..!

That lego website, what a practical place to have around, i should add my Carmageddon Car over there

LarsBM · 05-09-2008, 05:35 AM

Grats Wolf! You scared the shit out of me when I was a little kid! Good job!

RedSplat · 05-09-2008, 11:49 AM

I hope Raven Software will unveil their Wolfenstein game this year.

Major kenny · 05-09-2008, 01:51 PM

big deal.... i rather have some news about duke nukem forever or a new wolfenstein game! who cares if this game is 16 years old?

Commando Nukem · 05-09-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Major kenny

big deal.... i rather have some news about duke nukem forever or a new wolfenstein game! who cares if this game is 16 years old?

Hey, thats a great attitude you got there!

Seems like most of us "care" actually, you're the only one thus far in the thread to have an issue. Besides, if its not a big deal to you, why even bother posting at all? Seems kinda counter-productive.

peoplessi · 05-09-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RedSplat

I hope Raven Software will unveil their Wolfenstein game this year.

I think it is more up to id Software to decide when and where, but of course it has influence if the game is near done or not - do they have anything to show.

05-10-2008, 08:44 AM

Wow.... now i wanna have Wolf 3D Remake in "LegoWolf 3D" make it happen!

Phayzon · 05-10-2008, 01:45 PM

Wow, 16. I was almost 1 year old when this came out

Joe Siegler · 05-10-2008, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phayzon

Wow, 16. I was almost 1 year old when this came out

The original Duke Nukem is older than you then.

SonnyBonds · 05-10-2008, 07:46 PM

This is making me feel very old

Phayzon · 05-10-2008, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Siegler

The original Duke Nukem is older than you then.

"Originally released July 1, 1991." - DN1 Page

No it is not, Im May 24

alexgk · 05-10-2008, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phayzon

"Originally released July 1, 1991." - DN1 Page

So I was almost 2. Damn, it makes you think...

Joe Siegler · 05-11-2008, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phayzon

"Originally released July 1, 1991." - DN1 Page

I wrote that. It likely was not July 1st. Back then we know what months games were released, but records from that area (basically before I started working here) aren't always the most accurate.

ryche · 05-11-2008, 09:07 PM

I would've been 9 yrs old...

Sang · 05-12-2008, 06:26 AM

I was born after the Duke

Kennerado · 05-12-2008, 09:58 PM

People being born AFTER Duke really makes me fee old.

05-07-2008, 10:41 AM	#1
Joe Siegler 3D Realms Staff	Wolfenstein 3D is 16 We don't know if you realized it, but Monday was the sixteenth anniversary of Wolfenstein 3D. Released by Apogee back on May 5, 1992, this game by all accounts was one of the all time most influential titles, well.. EVER! Originally created by id Software, and released by us (under our then name Apogee Software), this title laid the groundwork for a lot of things that have come since. Since it is Wolf's birthday, we wanted to bring you a few small tidbits to mark the anniversary. First up is a recreation of the Episode 3 Boss battle with Adolf Hitler from the game. The unique thing here is that it was done in Lego! There is a current craze in doing things (especially games) in Lego, so why not recreate a classic game? This was done by Wolf fan Ciamoslaw Ciamek. Here is a screen capture below - make sure and check out all of his Wolf3D Lego pictures. Second up is an old piece of video. It's a TV interview from 1992 by Byron Harris for NBR with Scott Miller & George Broussard of Apogee as well as John Romero (then of id ). It talks about the two companies, and shows some of the background development of Wolf3D. We originally posted this video back in the summer of 1998, you can read that old news story for some background on the video. (Embedded video not possible in forum posts, see website news story for video). Wolfenstein 3D is still an item we sell 16 years later. The game has been ported from its PC original to a ton of platforms, including the 3DO, Super Nintendo, the Game Boy Advance, the Macintosh, the Atari Jaguar, and the good old Apple IIgs. Here's a few links for Wolfenstein 3D for you to check out: Our Wolfenstein 3D Page Our Wolf3D Pages in our Online Store ( CD \| DL ) Wikipedia Page for Wolfenstein 3D id Software's Wolfenstein 3D Page If you're one of the two people left who have never played Wolfenstein 3D, hit our Wolf3D page to grab yourself a copy of the shareware game. Thanks to John Romero for the Lego story. John, it's time for YOU to go down the )$%)$ stairs! __________________ Apogee / 3D Realms Employee: Dec 14, 1992 - May 22, 2009, Oct 23, 2014 - current "Lifting up the Cross to the waiting lost" - Petra \| John 3:16

05-07-2008, 03:36 PM	#7
The Stinger Guest	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 Wow, happy birthday Wolf 3d. Here's a link to WolfGl for the people who want to play Wolf 3d, with all it's pixalated goodness, in glide: http://wolfgl.sourceforge.net/

05-10-2008, 08:44 AM	#31
MrGfire Guest	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 Wow.... now i wanna have Wolf 3D Remake in "LegoWolf 3D" make it happen!

05-07-2008, 10:51 AM	#2
Dimebog	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 Jeez I missed it. Oh well. Happy birthday Wolfenstein3D. P.S. Wolf3D is now at it's drinking age! Toast! __________________ The Postmortem - a Blood and Blood II: The Chosen community.

05-07-2008, 10:53 AM	#3
peoplessi	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 Nice end remark! I loved this game when I was a kid, and still do. I hope the next installment in Wolfenstein series isn't far off. __________________ Duke Nukem Forever Who am I to judge?

05-07-2008, 11:02 AM	#4
RAW	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 You know i loved the clip , wolfenstein 3d did set the trend in manys , and cudos to scott and george for their part in it , they must feel pretty awesome about being a part of that. Can someone fill me in on the final remark , im curious as heck to know __________________ http://www.childrensmiraclenetwork.org/

05-07-2008, 01:22 PM	#6
Dimebog	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 Well it is here so.... Toast! Minors please toast with non-alcoholic beverages. __________________ The Postmortem - a Blood and Blood II: The Chosen community.

05-07-2008, 06:34 PM	#8
Commando Nukem	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 Happy birthday to WOLF3D. -DIET PEPSI RAISED TO THE SKY- One of the first computer games I ever laid eyes on. What a trip that was for my little mind. __________________ Open Maw Productions

05-07-2008, 07:20 PM	#11
Zztx	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 It can get its driver's permit to get away from its annoying younger brothers, DOOM and Quake. __________________ "God damn it, you've got to be kind." - Kurt Vonnegut

05-07-2008, 07:35 PM	#12
ZuljinRaynor	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 Granddaddy of FPS is 16. Congrats Wolf3d. ^_^

05-07-2008, 08:51 PM	#13
alexgk	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 16?! Wow, I was about 3 years old! Imagine all the experience Wolf programmers have gained since then O= In Mexico, the 15th anniversary is more special... __________________ Playable demo this year! Confirmed!! Last edited by alexgk; 05-07-2008 at 08:53 PM.

05-07-2008, 11:26 PM	#14
Dopefish7590	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 Happy Birthday Wolf3D? It's nice but its the first time I said that to anything that isn't animate. Wolf3D was an awesome game, and I loved it.

05-08-2008, 03:12 AM	#16
Kalki	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 Sweet - 16! __________________ "Gentlemen, generations to follow will see us as the first pioneers of the internet. They will look upon our days as those of brave spirits and free ideals - where men were men, women were men and children were the FBI." Free Speech

05-08-2008, 03:39 AM	#17
vcatkiller	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 Never been kissed? Happy B'day to the legendary fps. May you never run out of ammo.

05-08-2008, 05:55 AM	#18
JobivanHiob	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 Happy Birthday Wolf 3D I never played it for myself but it is the classic of FPS indeed. And the video featuring George and Scott is so cool. The vibes of the early 90's now I know how old George and Scott are. __________________ Stay up to date with http://dukewatch.blogspot.com for the UNEXPECTED and PREPARE YOURSELF for SHOCK and AWESOME on Penny Arcade EXPO from September 3-5! Onebullit: "If DNF comes out in 2010 i will buy 2 copies and send you one." pjVgt regading DNF at PAX:"I would seriously shit my pants and pre-order three copies - one will be sent to Jobi"

05-08-2008, 07:47 AM	#20
Stense	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 How odd, without realising it was Wolf's birthday yesterday I got an strange desire to replay it. I couldn't find my copy though, luckily its on Steam so I was happily shooting away minutes later. Happy B-day Wolfy!

05-08-2008, 08:29 AM	#21
ShadeEX	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 Happy Birthday Wolfenstein 3D.. 16 Years since Wolf3D said: "Guten TAG" to the world. How time flies __________________ Quote: "In an infinite universe where reality is interpreted through our continuously fluxuating perception, providing absolute definitive proof of anything becomes a little more than speculation based on random data." My Youtube Page-My Website(Not updated yet)-My Other Blog

05-08-2008, 08:38 AM	#22
Steve	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 Wow. 16 years, eh? That far back I was lucky to even have a computer to play it on

05-08-2008, 09:41 AM	#23
Sang	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 Hah, when Wolf3D got released I'd been outside of my mom's womb for about 6 months or something. __________________ traB pu kcip

05-08-2008, 11:38 AM	#24
MusicallyInspired	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 I was 7 years old. Good times with that first episode. I remember we had the Wolf3D utilities and my dad was good with computer artwork and turned almost the entire game into Star Trek. Complete with phasers and a Klingon D'k Tahg dagger. Called it Trekster 3D. Never did finish it and lost all the source files . I do remember he had almost completely changed all of the animation frames of the brown guards into Borgs and changed the Nazi swastikas on the walls to the Borg symbol. We also had these Star Trek cards as kids so he also replaced the Hitler portrait with a Borg face. It was pretty fun to play. He also removed all the blood from the game for when my brother and I played. Hitler looked like he melted into his suit when he died lol (was all brown instead of the red blood, guts and bones). __________________ Roland SC-55 Music Packs Website - MediaFire mirror for Duke3D expansions More SC-55 music packs coming soon...

05-09-2008, 02:28 AM	#25
Micki!	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 Happy Birthday Wolfenstein 3D..! That lego website, what a practical place to have around, i should add my Carmageddon Car over there __________________ A true genius does not need boundaries such as 'common sense'

05-09-2008, 05:35 AM	#26
LarsBM	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 Grats Wolf! You scared the shit out of me when I was a little kid! Good job! __________________ Odin could bitchslap ALL the modern gods, but in His infinite wisdom He chooses not to. "The best activities for your health are pumping and humping." - Arnold Schwarzenegger

05-09-2008, 11:49 AM	#27
RedSplat	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 I hope Raven Software will unveil their Wolfenstein game this year. __________________ ∙∙∙4∙∙∙8∙∙∙15∙∙∙16∙∙∙23∙∙∙42∙∙∙*

05-09-2008, 01:51 PM	#28
Major kenny	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 big deal.... i rather have some news about duke nukem forever or a new wolfenstein game! who cares if this game is 16 years old?

05-10-2008, 01:45 PM	#32
Phayzon	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 Wow, 16. I was almost 1 year old when this came out __________________ I made the first post on the VB! "So I guess the news here is that not only is Australia the last to get anything new in regard to videogames, they're also the first to get them taken away." - LeadBullet "We're part-time internet superheros." - Hudson

05-10-2008, 07:46 PM	#34
SonnyBonds	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 This is making me feel very old __________________ Philosophy is questions that may never be answered. Religion is answers that may never be questioned.

05-11-2008, 09:07 PM	#38
ryche	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 I would've been 9 yrs old... __________________ {<- machines have no conscience ->} {<- “Shoot him!” They say, Who will be the killer? Who will be the winner? ->}

05-12-2008, 06:26 AM	#39
Sang	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 I was born after the Duke __________________ traB pu kcip

05-12-2008, 09:58 PM	#40
Kennerado	Re: Wolfenstein 3D is 16 People being born AFTER Duke really makes me fee old. __________________ "Mark it ZERO!"