Quake

Quake is a groundbreaking first-person shooter (FPS) electronic game released in 1996 by id Software. It significantly advanced the genre with its realistic graphics and introduced internet-based multiplayer gaming, allowing players to compete in "death matches".12

Developed by a team including John Carmack and John Romero, Quake built upon the success of earlier titles like Doom. The game's engine was also licensed for use in other popular games, such as Half-Life. Quake's innovative distribution model, selling a limited version as shareware, also revolutionized game sales. The game's violent content drew public scrutiny, particularly after school shootings in the late 1990s, though lawsuits against the developers were dismissed.13