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An oldie but a goodie: John Carmack once told us Quake Arena 'was my favourite id Software game… always the one that I looked at as a pure game'

John Carmack named Quake Arena his favorite id Software game, emphasizing its pure gameplay over later titles.
The piece notes Carmack’s belief that Quake Arena’s strength lay in gameplay rather than graphical feats.
The article places Carmack's 2008 interview in the broader context of PC gaming history and hardware limits of the era.
Quake Live is referenced as the browser-based remake of Quake III: Arena during Carmack's era.
The piece cites Carmack’s broader views on engineering: fitting square pegs into square holes.
Carmack’s reflections include the idea that PC gaming’s strengths were evolving during the late 2000s.
The feature connects Carmack’s quote to broader discussions about id Software’s legacy and its iconic games.
PC Gamer highlights the interview in the context of 2008-era interviews with Carmack about Quake Live.
The article mentions membership features and PC Gamer club content around the time of publication.
Carmack’s remarks are framed as part of a broader nostalgia for classic PC games.

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