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"My 'Microsoft will probably be a good steward of the brand' statement isn't aging well" - id Software co-founder John Carmack speaks out after devastating Xbox layoffs
Eurogamer.net • • business
Key Points:
- Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced a major restructuring resulting in 3,200 total layoffs across Xbox Game Studios, heavily impacting several studios including id Software.
- id Software lost 136 employees, reducing its workforce from 185 to 49, raising serious concerns about the studio's future.
- Co-founder John Romero expressed sympathy for those affected and emphasized the importance of preserving id Software's legacy in gaming history.
- Fellow co-founder John Carmack acknowledged the layoffs with sadness but refrained from anger, suggesting id Software may have been a marginal business within Microsoft and emphasizing the competitive nature of the gaming market.
- Carmack remains hopeful for the studio's future, urging resilience and adaptation despite the difficult circumstances.
