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Richard "Levelord" Gray Dies: Duke Nukem 3D Level Designer and Ritual Co-Founder Passes at 68
Richard "Levelord" Gray, the influential level designer behind Duke Nukem 3D and co-founder of Ritual Entertainment, has died aged 68. This article reviews his career,...
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...
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: 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...
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...
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...
John Romero's Canceled Educational MMO: Inside Project Redwood's Ambitious Vision
Explore the untold story behind Project Redwood, the ambitious educational MMO spearheaded by Doom creator John Romero. Learn about its innovative mechanics,...
Trigger Happy from Bitmap Books: A Visual Celebration of Video Game Controllers Across Nintendo and Beyond
Discover Bitmap Books' 'Trigger Happy', a stunning photography book by Christian Wenk, showcasing the evolution and design of video game controllers, with a special...
Romero Games' $50 Million FPS Project: Studio Seeks New Publisher Amid Microsoft Setback
Romero Games, founded by DOOM and Quake co-creator John Romero, continues to seek a new publishing partner for its ambitious $50 million first-person shooter project...
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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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John Romero Credits Nasir Gebelli as Key Inspiration Behind DOOM and Gaming's Greatest Franchises
Legendary developer John Romero honors Square's Nasir Gebelli for his foundational impact on DOOM and Final Fantasy, following NHK's rare interview.
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...
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...