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Two thirds of remaining Doom (2016) devs laid off during latest round of Xbox cuts

Microsoft's latest Xbox cuts have hit id Software hard: two thirds of the remaining Doom (2016) team were laid off. For developers, it's another reminder that even successful legacy franchises …

News Game Developer · 2 months ago
Hackers quickly prove that Neo Geo Doom ports are not "impossible"

Two separate hackers have pushed Doom surprisingly far on stock Neo Geo hardware, undercutting the long-held claim that a port was effectively impossible. Both builds lean on heavy visual compromises, …

News Ars Technica · 2 months, 1 week ago
Bethesda, id Software reportedly hit hard by Microsoft layoffs

Microsoft’s latest Xbox layoffs have reportedly reached id Software and Bethesda, with id said to have lost roughly half its staff. Veteran programmer Michael Maynard said he was among those …

News Ars Technica · 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why a Neo Geo port of Doom is functionally impossible

The interesting takeaway isn’t that Doom is hard to port, it’s that the Neo Geo is a poor fit even though it has a 68000 CPU like the Amiga. Ars …

News Ars Technica · 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Original Doom soundtrack to be inducted into US National Recording Registry

The original Doom soundtrack is being added to the US National Recording Registry, a rare nod to game audio as culturally significant media. For audio and technical audio folks, the …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 4 months ago
How to get Doom running on a pair of earbuds

Arin Sarkisan's innovative hack allows Doom to run on the PineBuds Pro earbuds, showcasing the versatility of open-source hardware. This project highlights the potential for unconventional platforms in game development, …

News Ars Technica · 7 months, 4 weeks ago