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John Romero Faces Setback Amid Microsoft Layoffs

8/1/2025

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John Romero's ambitious new first-person shooter has hit a roadblock as Microsoft’s recent layoffs of around 9,000 employees led to funding cuts for Romero Games. Despite the setback, the legendary creator of DOOM is determined to breathe life back into the project by seeking new publishing partnerships, hoping to return to the grand scale of gaming he’s known for.

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John Romero's ambitious new first-person shooter has hit a roadblock as Microsoft’s recent layoffs of around 9,000 employees led to funding cuts for Romero Games. Despite the setback, the legendary creator of DOOM is determined to breathe life back into the project by seeking new publishing partnerships, hoping to return to the grand scale of gaming he’s known for.