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by trin_ 4965 days ago
didnt Id make most of their money with the licensing of their engines (id tech 1-5)?
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allenp 4965 days ago
Interesting question. According to this site: http://doom.wikia.com/wiki/Sales between 1993-1999 Doom and Doom II sold a combined 4 million units (gross over $120 million worldwide). Not sure what they made from licensing.
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krakensden 4964 days ago
No, and after iD Tech 3 they made an effort to license their engines less.
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