Bobby Prince, composer behind Doom, Wolfenstein 3D, and Duke Nukem 3D soundtracks, dies at 81

Robert “Bobby” Prince III, the musician and composer best known for defining the sound of classic PC shooters including Doom, Wolfenstein 3D, and Duke Nukem 3D, died on June 16, 2026. His obituary describes a wide-ranging life as a veteran, attorney, musician, composer, husband, father, and grandfather.

Prince’s work helped establish how game music could shape atmosphere, pacing, and player memory in the early PC era. His death underscores the growing recognition of first-generation game composers as foundational figures in interactive entertainment history.