Doom Creator John Romero Reveals Surprising Origin of Hunting Game Genre

John Romero has shared an interesting tidbit with the gaming community, revealing the origin of the Deer Hunter series, and many would not have guessed its ties to a popular retail chain. The Deer Hunter series compiled a selection of hunting simulation games, beginning with the self-titled PC, Macintosh, and Game Boy Color release in the late 90s. The franchise saw over 20 entries under the main IP, and players were dropped into meadows and dense forests where an array of animals, UFOs, and even Bigfoot could be spotted.