John Carmack, co-founder of id Software and lead programmer of Commander Keen, Doom, Quake and Wolfenstein, will be presented with a Lifetime Achievement award at the Game Developers Choice Awards in March.

Carmack and his team at id Software have continually pushed the boundaries of game development since 1992, pioneering real-time 3D graphics and forging new development techniques.

The award acknowledges developers who have made a substantial impact on the industry, with previous winners including Shigeru Miyamoto (Donkey Kong, Mario, Zelda) and Hideo Kojima (Metal Gear).

"It's no exaggeration to say that John Carmack and id Software have had a monumental influence on all modern 3D games, but especially the first-person shooter genre," said Meggan Scavio, Event Director of GDC. "John is one of the key figures in the history of video games, and we're delighted to be giving him the Lifetime Achievement award this year."

Co-founder of Valve, Gabe Newell, will also be receiving an award - the Pioneer Award - for his work on Counter-Strike, Half-Life, Left 4 Dead, Portal and Team Fortress.

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