Shareware Revolution
The emergence of shareware as a distribution model transformed the gaming industry, allowing developers to retain a larger share of profits. With a hit game like Doom in hand, the team decided to give away free discs to retailers, leveraging the marketing power of the time. This bold strategy not only showcased their confidence but also set a precedent for how games could be marketed and sold in the future.In this clip
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