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Romero Games Scraps FPS Project Amid Layoffs

7/3/2025

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Romero Games, the brainchild of John and Brenda Romero, has sadly scrapped funding for their anticipated FPS game following a strategic shift from their publisher. Brenda voiced her disappointment, emphasizing that the decision does not reflect the team's hard work. Additionally, the studio is grappling with layoffs tied to recent job cuts at Microsoft, impacting several dedicated employees.

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Romero Games, the brainchild of John and Brenda Romero, has sadly scrapped funding for their anticipated FPS game following a strategic shift from their publisher. Brenda voiced her disappointment, emphasizing that the decision does not reflect the team's hard work. Additionally, the studio is grappling with layoffs tied to recent job cuts at Microsoft, impacting several dedicated employees.