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Trent Reznor appears at QuakeCon, reflects on Wolfenstein, Doom and Quake work

Trent Reznor made a brief livestreamed appearance at QuakeCon during a panel marking Quake's 30th anniversary, where co-creator John Romero and id co-director Marty Stratton also spoke. A new 19-level Quake episode was announced and released during the panel. Reznor, who composed Quake's original soundtrack and worked on its sound effects, said Wolfenstein inspired him to buy a PC, Doom “sealed the deal,” and he felt a creative parallel between the game's rebellious tone and his approach to music. His remarks underscore the continuing cultural impact of 1990s shooters and the role of prominent musicians in game audio.

• Reznor joined a Quake 30th anniversary panel at QuakeCon that featured John Romero and Marty Stratton via a brief livestreamed appearance.
• A new 19-level Quake episode was announced and released live during the panel.
• Reznor recalled buying a PC to play Wolfenstein, described Doom as the turning point that drew him into games, and said he felt a parallel between the game's aesthetic and his music.
• Reznor worked on Quake’s original soundtrack and sound effects, calling that contribution one of his proudest career achievements and saying the game still holds up.