1993 The release of Id Software's Doom on the PC not only kick-starts a new genre, but is (justifiably) hailed by many as the best game of all time. In addition, it further opens up the possibilities for on-line gaming.
Hardware newcomer 3DO ushers in the 32- bit age by releasing its absurdly over- priced 3DO console (£600!).
The 32-bit age looks like it'll soon be over when Atari launches its 64-bit Jaguar machine. But of course it wasn't to be - not with Atari being involved! ----------------------------------3/3-- THE UNRELIABLE HISTORY OF GAMING MUSIC: THE FOOD OF THE LOVE p480