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Romero Games Closes, 100 Jobs Lost Amid Xbox Layoffs

7/6/2025

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Romero Games, the brainchild of industry legends John and Brenda Romero, has tragically closed its doors after Microsoft slashed funding, part of a larger wave of layoffs at Xbox Game Studios. This heartbreaking decision, confirmed by Brenda, leaves 100 talented employees searching for new opportunities, while their ambitious AAA first-person shooter project is now just a dream unfulfilled.

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Romero Games, the brainchild of industry legends John and Brenda Romero, has tragically closed its doors after Microsoft slashed funding, part of a larger wave of layoffs at Xbox Game Studios. This heartbreaking decision, confirmed by Brenda, leaves 100 talented employees searching for new opportunities, while their ambitious AAA first-person shooter project is now just a dream unfulfilled.