About Tom

TOM HALL: A BRIEF BACKGROUNDER

(Don’t blame me — I didn’t write this. –Tom) 

 

 

Tom Hall has a 21-year history of successful game development, having co-founded two of the industry’s most well known software development studios, id Software and ION Storm. Tom’s games have been enjoyed by millions of game players worldwide and have consistently received high praise, excellent reviews, and numerous awards from the gaming press. Among Tom’s 45 published games, his flagship titles are the Commander Keen series, Wolfenstein 3D, Spear of Destiny, DOOM, Rise of the Triad and Anachronox.

 

Tom’s recent hit Anachronox was named Game of the Month by PC Gamer UK, received a score of 89% in PC Gamer US edition, and was awarded 4 out of 5 stars in Computer Gaming World. A movie of the game’s cinematics also won three awards, including Best Picture.

 

Tom’s strongest asset is his immensely creative imagination that enables him to dream up entire gaming worlds and character designs that are tightly woven and unique in the industry.

HISTORY

Tom started designing games in the 1980s on the Apple II computer. During his career he has progressed from the simple one-person team to working with a staff of over 20 game developers. Tom has the unique ability to conceptualize large-scale game worlds that are well designed and innovative, with an emphasis on story and characterization. Tom’s design abilities extend into all areas of game development such as graphics, world design, sound design, programming, story development and programming.

NOW

Tom is currently working as Creative Director at KingsIsle Entertainment. He is living in Austin, happily married, and making an MMO.

 

 

5 Responses to “About Tom”

  1. Brandon Moore Says:
    May 6, 2008 at 5:41 am

    Anachronox was easily one of the most entertaining games I’ve ever played. Seems that MMO’s is where it’s at today, but I hope to see more games like Anachronox in the future!

  2. tommune Says:
    May 28, 2008 at 5:03 am

    Thanks much!

  3. J.B Says:
    June 27, 2008 at 10:06 pm

    Tom, is there even a MINOR chance for Anachronox sequel ?
    I mean, Anachronox was so nicely made game it moved a lot more people then show up in the internet.
    I played this game when i was 12 – completed it, i’ve completed it when i was 13,14,15,16,17 and after all these years, Anachronox is one game i still spend my time on.
    Why leave such a great storyline on a cliffhanger …

  4. Chris Says:
    June 28, 2008 at 11:26 am

    Hello Tom! I am a huge fan of Commander Keen!

    Could you join facebook so I may give you praise daily?

  5. tommune Says:
    June 30, 2008 at 3:09 pm

    I am on Facebook! But keep the praise to weekly.

    Now, the question is… can you find me? :)

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