John Carmack
You#DY#re not "1337" enough unless you#DY#re John
Carmack, even if you#DY#ve been gaming since he made Wolfenstein 3D possible. Apart
from being hardcore enough to do some coding during his honeymoon, id Software#DY#s
co-founder and lead programmer also deserves the props for Doom and Quake. His
programming genius led to innovations in 3D graphics, and those who work with
him will tell you how Carmack#DY#s programming skill is difficult (if not
impossible) to match.
Will Wright
Before the Nintendo Wii captivated hearts of
casual gamers, Will Wright#DY#s The Sims reached beyond pimple-faced teenagers to
become the best selling PC game in history. One of the rare gems you can share
with your mother or girl friend was about simulating virtual lives made fun by
Wright.
Some complain about having too many expansions for The Sims games, but let#DY#s
face it - millions of people have this man to thank for countless hours of
entertainment. The anticipation surrounding Wright#DY#s next big title, Spore, just
shows how people know this guy can deliver.
