Remembering a Designer Who Helped Shape 1990s Shooters
Richard “Levelord” Gray, known for his level design work on Duke Nukem 3D, has died at 68. Shacknews reported his passing on October 13, 2026, following a tribute from Apogee Entertainment.
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Gray later co-founded Hipnotic Interactive, which became Ritual Entertainment, and worked on Quake: Scourge of Armagon and SiN.
Fellow designer John Romero remembered him as a gentle soul and an excellent level designer. His work helped shape an era of first-person shooters. Rest in peace, Levelord.
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