No, Doom maker id Software hasn't been "nerfed into the ground and gutted" by the Xbox cuts, insists director Hugo Martin
id Software's creative director Hugo Martin pushes back against claims that recent layoffs have crippled the studio.
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id Software, the developer behind the DOOM series, has addressed rumors about its future following recent layoffs. The studio's creative director, Hugo Martin, has refuted claims that id Software has been significantly weakened or that its DOOM team has been reduced.
Coverage from Wccftech, Windows Central, IGN, and Eurogamer.net emphasizes Martin's reassurances. He insists that the DOOM team remains the same size as it was during the development of the 2016 DOOM game and that the studio is still operational.
Watch for any further statements from id Software or Microsoft regarding the studio's projects and future plans. Coverage does not yet specify whether there will be a public response from Microsoft.
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Quick answers
What is id Software known for?
id Software is known for developing the DOOM series of video games.
Who is Hugo Martin?
Hugo Martin is the creative director at id Software.
What recent changes have occurred at id Software?
Recent layoffs have occurred at id Software, leading to speculation about the studio's future.
Coverage (4)
- Hugo Martin Denies id Software Was ‘Gutted’ After Layoffs, Insists DOOM Team Matches 2016 Game’s Size and ‘Is Still Here’ Wccftech · 4h ago
- id Software reassures fans "We're not gutted and nerfed" by Microsoft's layoffs Windows Central · 4h ago
- id Software Creative Director Says Reports of the Studio's Demise Are Untrue IGN · 4h ago
- No, Doom maker id Software hasn't been "nerfed into the ground and gutted" by the Xbox cuts, insists director Hugo Martin Eurogamer.net · 4h ago
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