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DOOM Named One of The Washington Post's 25 Most Influential Works of American Culture (1986–1995)
The Washington Post has selected id Software's 1993 shooter DOOM as one of the 25 most influential works of American culture for 1986–1995. The selection highlights...
DOOM on Casio Loopy: Throaty Mumbo Ports 1993 Shooter to 1995 Girls’ Console
Homebrew developer Throaty Mumbo has released a tech demo port of DOOM for the 1995 Casio Loopy. Read how the project works on real hardware, what levels it includes,...
id Software Statement After Layoffs: Studio 'Still Has the Crew' Behind Doom (2016) and id Tech
id Software says recent workforce reductions impacted the studio but that it retains the team needed to build the games and technology it’s known for. Read the...
id Software layoffs: John Carmack reflects on Microsoft ownership and the studio's future
John Carmack responds to reports of layoffs at id Software after Microsoft's ZeniMax acquisition. Coverage includes studio history, platform legacy, and context on...
id Software Layoffs Hit DOOM Team Amid Xbox Restructuring — What It Means for Nintendo Switch Ports
Recent restructuring at Microsoft and Xbox led to widespread layoffs, with id Software reportedly losing roughly half its staff. This article summarizes verified...
id Software layoffs: John Romero responds as Xbox begins 3,200-role restructuring
id Software employees were reportedly affected by Microsoft's Xbox restructuring. Co-founder John Romero offered support and urged preservation of id's legacy as Xbox...
Oblivion Remastered Reportedly Coming to Switch 2 in August — What We Know About Bethesda, ZeniMax, and the Port
Reports suggest Oblivion Remastered will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 in August. Read an industry-focused breakdown of the claims, verified context about Bethesda and...
Sandy Petersen Errors in DOOM Dial‑Up Anecdote Prompt John Romero Corrections
id Software co‑founder John Romero has publicly corrected Sandy Petersen's recent history of DOOM anecdotes, clarifying events around DWANGO, a SNES Wolfenstein 3D...
John Romero on Doom Piracy: Why Shareware Makes Sandy Petersen’s Claims Complicated
id Software co-founder John Romero pushes back on Sandy Petersen’s assertion that piracy gutted id, highlighting DOOM’s shareware model, historical install and sales...
Doom Composer Bobby Prince Obituary: Celebrated Game Musician Dies at 81
Bobby Prince, the composer behind Doom, Duke Nukem 3D and Rise of the Triad, has died at 81. A look at his career, his work with id Software and Apogee, and the Doom...
Bobby Prince, Composer of Doom and Wolfenstein 3D, Dies at 81
Veteran game composer Bobby Prince, known for his music on Doom, Wolfenstein 3D and Commander Keen, has died at 81. This article covers his career, credits with id...
Wolfenstein 3D Atari Lynx Port: Play the First Three Shareware Levels Now
An unofficial, near-complete port of id Software's Wolfenstein 3D has been released for the Atari Lynx. Developer pwwit1 has made the first three shareware levels...
Neo Geo Raycaster Modified: Community Expands Modern Vintage Gamer's DOOM Demo
Community developers have enhanced Modern Vintage Gamer's Neo Geo raycaster demo, showing early SNK hardware can run a simple DOOM-style engine. Read the details on...
QuakeCon 2026: id Software Founders to Reunite for Quake 30th Anniversary
All four original id Software founders — John Romero, John Carmack, Tom Hall and Adrian Carmack — are set to attend QuakeCon 2026 as id celebrates its 35th year and...
Rosamund Pike Reflects on DOOM Movie's Failure and Career Growth After 2005 Adaptation
Rosamund Pike discusses the disappointing performance of the 2005 DOOM movie, her perspective on the experience, and how her career flourished in the years following...
DOOM Series Announced for Evercade: Classic FPS Franchise Expands to New Platform
Blaze Entertainment confirms the arrival of the DOOM series on Evercade, bringing id Software's iconic FPS classics to the retro gaming hardware ecosystem.
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DOOM Collection Confirmed for Evercade: Classic DOOM and DOOM II on Red Cartridge
Blaze and Evercade confirm a DOOM Collection featuring the original PC versions of DOOM and DOOM II. Details, dates, and platform compatibility for the Evercade release.
Heretic + Hexen Collection Launches on Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox, and PC With Definitive Upgrades
Nightdive Studios and ID Software release the definitive Heretic + Hexen collection, bringing classic '90s shooters to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC,...
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Heretic + Hexen Definitive Edition Launches on Nintendo Switch: Classic Spell Shooters Reborn
Bethesda, id Software, and Nightdive Studios have released Heretic + Hexen Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch, delivering enhanced versions of the legendary...
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Heretic + Hexen Remastered: Classic Dark Fantasy Shooters Return to Nintendo Switch with Enhancements
Heretic + Hexen launches on Nintendo Switch with modern upgrades, cross-play, and new content from id Software and Nightdive Studios. Discover the legacy that shaped...
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Romero Games’ FPS Cancelled Amid Microsoft Cost-Cutting: Studio Praises Team’s Efforts
Romero Games’ highly anticipated FPS project has been cancelled due to Microsoft’s cost-cutting measures. Studio co-founder Brenda Romero emphasizes pride in the...
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DOOM + DOOM II Enhanced Pack Launches on Nintendo Switch eShop with Major Upgrades
The definitive re-release of DOOM and DOOM II arrives on Nintendo Switch eShop with enhanced features, including new episodes, cross-platform multiplayer, mod support,...
DOOM + DOOM II Enhanced Re-release Brings Classic FPS Action to Nintendo Switch and More
Bethesda announces a comprehensive, enhanced re-release of DOOM and DOOM II with new content and upgrades for Nintendo Switch, PC, and all major platforms.
Catacomb 3-D Big-Box PC Edition: Classic id Software Game Receives Limited Physical Release
Catacomb 3-D, the pioneering 1991 first-person shooter from id Software, is set for a big-box PC reissue in three collector's editions. Pre-orders are now open for...
Doom II RPG PC Port by GEC.Inc Brings Classic iOS Title to Modern Gaming
GEC.Inc successfully ports Doom II RPG, the once iOS-exclusive spin-off, to PC, offering updated controls and renewed interest in one of the Doom franchise's more...
John Romero Announces New FPS IP in Development at Romero Games with Major Publisher
Legendary game developer John Romero and Romero Games are developing an original first-person shooter IP with a major undisclosed publisher, leveraging Unreal Engine 5...
DOOM (2016) on Nintendo Switch: id Software's Reboot Arrives on the eShop
DOOM (2016), developed by id Software and ported by Panic Button, launched on Nintendo Switch via the eShop on November 10, 2017. Read the facts on the announcement,...