How the First Multiplayer FPS Became Irrelevant

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Published on June 7, 2025 4:01:20 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uO5In0JSFEs

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Quake (1996)

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Welcome to my deep dive into the game that helped invent the multiplayer FPS—and slowly faded into obscurity. If you’ve ever wondered how the genre went from rocket jumping and railguns to perks and killstreaks, you’re in the right place. Grab a snack, sit back, and enjoy the rise (and fall) of the original shooter king. This is how Quake, the first 3D multiplayer FPS, became irrelevant.

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