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John Romero responds to Xbox layoffs at id Software
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John Romero, co-creator of Doom, shared condolences after Xbox carried out major layoffs at id Software. The cuts, announced around July 6, affected roughly half the studio's staff of 185. Romero also stressed the need to preserve the studio's history and assets.
John Romero, co-creator of Doom and Quake, has announced that his studio's canceled first-person shooter project is back on track following a complete redesign. The unnamed game, impacted by earlier funding cuts, is now a smaller indie title incorporating elements from its original concept. Romero shared these updates at Salón del Videojuego de Madrid, hinting at innovative gameplay inspired by Elden Ring.