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John Romero Eyes Revival of $50M Shooter Project

10/29/2025

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John Romero, co-creator of DOOM and Quake, remains hopeful about reviving his unannounced shooter project after funding pulled this year.
Romero Games says it remains operational and is exploring publisher offers.
Romero says the intellectual property (IP) and assets are valued at $50 million.
The project was about halfway complete when funding was pulled.
They are evaluating options to finish the game or repurpose existing assets.

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John Romero, co-creator of DOOM and Quake, remains hopeful about reviving his unannounced shooter project after funding pulled this year.
Romero Games says it remains operational and is exploring publisher offers.
Romero says the intellectual property (IP) and assets are valued at $50 million.
The project was about halfway complete when funding was pulled.
They are evaluating options to finish the game or repurpose existing assets.