Legendary FPS Level Designer Richard 'Levelord' Gray Passes Away

Richard 'Levelord' Gray, a renowned first-person shooter level designer, has passed away at the age of 68. Gray made a significant impact in the industry with his work on various iconic games, including GrayDoom, Blood, and Duke Nukem 3D. He began his career in the 1990s, after studying computer engineering and tinkering with early games in COBOL. Gray's work on GrayDoom caught the attention of Q Studios' Nick Newhard, leading to his involvement in the cult classic Blood. He later joined 3D Realms, where he designed levels for Duke Nukem 3D and created the famous 'You're Not Supposed to Be Here' easter egg. Gray's contributions to the gaming industry will be remembered through his innovative level designs and lasting impact on the FPS genre.