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Closed startup

1996 – 2005

Ion Storm

Texas based developer of computer games

United StatesGaming

Founded: 1996
Closed: 2005
Lifespan: 9 years
Country: United States
City: Austin
Sector: Gaming
Founders: Tom Hall, John Romero

In brief

A texas based developer of computer games based in Austin, United States, Ion Storm operated from 1996 until it closed in 2005. It was started by Tom Hall and John Romero.

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