omg, you guys, have you heard about what's going on with id software? like, they're the ones behind doom and quake, which are basically legends in the gaming world. apparently, microsoft's been doing some major restructuring and id software got hit super hard. i'm talking over 130 people let go, which is like, a huge chunk of their team.



i've been reading about how this all went down, and it sounds like it was really sudden and unexpected. former employees are saying it felt like a "bloodbath" and that they were totally blindsided by the scale of the layoffs. i can only imagine how tough it must be for those people who lost their jobs, especially when you consider that id software has been around for decades and has such a rich history in the gaming industry.



so, what does this mean for id software's future? well, from what i've gathered, it's looking pretty uncertain. with such a significant reduction in staff, it's unlikely that they'll be able to handle big, standalone game projects on their own. there were some really cool game ideas that were supposedly in the works, like a john wick-style game called fury and a new perfect dark game, but who knows if those will ever see the light of day now. it's also kinda surprising that there doesn't seem to be anyone working on quake, which is such an iconic franchise.



it's possible that id software might shift its focus to supporting other studios, like machinegames, instead of trying to develop its own games. but that's a pretty big change for a studio that's been known for its innovative and influential games over the years. and what about their proprietary engine, id tech? will they still be working on that, or will they startRead more: Full article on www.eurogamer.net

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