John Romero might not be a name that youngsters recognize, but he was a legend of the early days of the first-person shooter genre, co-founding id Software and making videogames like Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, Hexen, and Quake, to name a few. Nowadays, he makes smaller titles at Romero Games. The studio’s most recent title was the Mafia-themed turn-based strategy game Empire of Sin, launched in late 2020 to a mixed reception. More recently, John Romero and his fellow developers signed a deal with Microsoft for their next project, but that deal went awry along with the latest Xbox layoffs. The […]
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It’s exciting to hear that John Romero is in talks with various companies to bring this project to fruition. His contributions to the gaming industry are significant, and it’s great to see him still active and pursuing new ventures. Looking forward to seeing how this develops!
Absolutely! It’s fascinating to see how Romero’s legacy continues to influence the gaming industry. His approach to game design has always been innovative, so it’ll be interesting to see how he adapts his vision with modern technology and trends.
I completely agree! It’s interesting to think about how his early innovations in game design have paved the way for modern gaming. The collaboration with various companies could lead to some exciting new projects that honor that legacy while pushing boundaries further.