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DOOM’s Co-Creator John Romero Speaks Out on Xbox’s id Software Cuts
Xbox’s recent layoffs and studio shutdowns have been rough over the last few weeks, and DOOM’s studio, id Software, was
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· Jul 7, 2026
Doom creator John Romero praises the devs who carried on id Software's legacy as Microsoft reportedly lays off half of the studio: "The last few games showed real care, skill, and respect"
Doom creator John Romero praises the devs who carried on id Software's legacy as Microsoft reportedly lays off half of the studio: "The last few games showed real care, skill, and respect"
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· Jun 22, 2026
Only Xbox Was Interested In Kojima’s Horror Game, Other Companies Didn’t ‘Understand The Concept’
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· Jul 7, 2026
"I know how devastating it is, and my heart's with all of you": Doom's John Romero responds to id Software reportedly losing half their team
Xbox aren't closing or selling off Doom developers id Software as part of their latest business teardown, but they are reportedly laying off around half the studio, with swinging cuts aimed at id's legendary technology team in particular. Even as out-going staff fulminate about the situation, studio co-founder John Romero has urged all concerned to preserve code, assets, stories and other historical artefacts that risk being wiped away during the restructure. Read more
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· Jul 3, 2026
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· Jul 10, 2026
Nintendo is hunting for a Switch 2 engineer who could help bring VRR to TV mode and next-gen consoles
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