{"id":51910,"date":"2026-05-17T12:03:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T16:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/scott-miller-has-over-1000-hours-in-world-of-warcraft\/"},"modified":"2026-05-17T13:51:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T17:51:09","slug":"scott-miller-world-of-warcraft-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/scott-miller-world-of-warcraft-hours\/","title":{"rendered":"Scott Miller has over 1,000 hours in World of Warcraft"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Scott Miller, the legendary figure behind Apogee Software, 3D Realms, and the shareware revolution that reshaped PC gaming<\/a>, still has a soft spot for World of Warcraft<\/a>. With over 1,000 logged, his journey from the Wang 2200 to modern indie publishing is a masterclass in how the industry evolved. In an exclusive look at his current PC setup, Miller shares the games that have sunk their hooks into him, the titles he keeps returning to, and the surprisingly minimalist software philosophy that keeps his massive 40-inch 5K display running smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Lifetime of PC Gaming: From the IBM PC to Apogee’s Shareware Revolution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Miller’s first foray into PC gaming began with the original IBM PC, but his experience writing games stretches back much further, to 1975 on machines like the Wang 2200 and the Commodore PET. “I don’t really know what got me playing games on the IBM PC,” he recalls. “I was probably looking at games that were free or whatever on the internet. That’s eventually what led me to start making games and releasing them on the internet too.” This early encounter with digital distribution foreshadowed the groundbreaking move that would define his career: founding Apogee Software in 1987 and pioneering the shareware model. By releasing the first episode of a game for free online, Miller created a paradigm that allowed players to sample of a title before deciding to purchase the remaining episodes. This model launched iconic series such as Commander Keen and Wolfenstein 3D, and after Apogee evolved into 3D Realms, Miller produced blockbusters like Max Payne and 2006’s Prey. Today, he remains at the helm of the renamed Apogee Entertainment<\/a>, overseeing the publishing operations for a slate of active projects. “We have like 12 projects that we’re currently working on,” he says. “One of the games I’m really fond of playtesting here is Vexlands. It’s a little like Forager, but you’re opening up little spots of land constantly, and each time you open up a spot of land, it’s almost like pulling the handle on a slot machine. You don’t know what you’re gonna get.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Currently in the Saddle: Far Far West’s Early Access Appeal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When Miller takes a break from testing his own studio’s titles, he turns to Far Far West<\/a>, an early access game that blends futuristic robotics with a western theme. “I’m only about an hour into it, but I’m really, really liking it,” he says. “It just does a lot of things right. You can level up your weapons, your character, your spells. It feels like an open-world game, but it’s not. But it gives you that feeling you can jump around and do whatever kind of quests or side quests that you want to do in whatever order you want to do it.” He praises its engaging bosses and puzzles, noting that while he has played solely in singleplayer so far, the option for up to four-player co-op is something he is eager to explore. “It’s just a fun game.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent Favorites: The Drifter and a Late Arrival to Stray<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before diving into the robotic wilds of Far Far West<\/a>, Miller had been immersed in The Drifter, a point-and-click adventure that he ranks among the best he has ever played. “This goes back to the Sierra games,” he explains, referencing classics like Space Quest and King’s Quest. “I love those games. But this is gritty. It’s got a great story, great atmosphere, lots of twists and turns, good puzzles. I’m about halfway into it and it’s really sucked me in.” Prior to that, he finally got around to playing<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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