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Gaming News July 11, 2026, 01:20 AM
id Software is pushing back on rumors about its post-layoff staffing, saying the studio still has the people it needs to keep making the games and technology it's known for. In a statement posted on X, the studio said the changes were spread across teams and that its development capacity remains intact. -
Gaming News July 10, 2026, 09:42 PM
John Carmack says his old defense of Microsoft has "not aged well" after the latest massive layoffs at id Software, the studio he co-founded in 1991. Microsoft is cutting 136 roles at the Doom studio, and reports say the reductions remove more than half of its headcount. -
Gaming News July 9, 2026, 10:06 PM
A source familiar with Xbox's plans said Microsoft still intends to use id Tech in future projects, even after major layoffs at id Software. The report adds that the latest version of the engine, id Tech 8, remains part of that long-term strategy. -
Gaming News July 7, 2026, 05:45 PM
John Romero, co-founder of id Software and creator of DOOM, has publicly expressed sympathy for the employees affected by the studio's recent layoffs, which reportedly eliminated around half of the team in July 2026. The cuts are part of a sweeping Xbox restructuring plan that will see 3,200 jobs eliminated by June 2027. -
Gaming News July 7, 2026, 12:54 PM
Bethesda's key studios, id Software and ZeniMax Online Studios, have been struck by major layoffs as part of the largest restructuring in Xbox history. Microsoft announced plans to cut approximately 3,200 jobs — about 20% of its gaming division workforce — starting July 2026. The cuts have hit the teams behind major franchises like DOOM and The Elder Scrolls Online especially hard. -
DOOM: The Dark Ages — Revelations Expansion Promises 10-12 Hours of Gameplay and Metroidvania Elements
Gaming News July 1, 2026, 06:44 PM
DOOM: The Dark Ages will receive its major story expansion, Revelations, on July 7, 2026, bringing one of the largest DLC experiences in the modern DOOM series with approximately 10-12 hours of gameplay. This expansion significantly surpasses the DLCs released for DOOM Eternal. -
Gaming News June 30, 2026, 09:52 AM
Sandy Petersen, the legendary game designer behind classics like DOOM, Quake, and Age of Empires, has ignited a heated debate by publicly blaming game piracy for the downfall of several iconic studios. In a strongly worded statement, Petersen claimed that rampant piracy deprived developers of crucial funding and even altered the course of gaming history. -
Gaming News June 24, 2026, 08:22 PM
DOOM: The Dark Ages, the latest entry in id Software's legendary shooter franchise, will receive a major visual upgrade exclusively on PlayStation 5 Pro when its PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) upscaling patch launches on July 7, 2026. Arriving alongside the Revelations expansion, this free update brings enhanced upscaling only to PS5 Pro users, leaving standard PS5 owners without access to the new visuals. id Software announced the news in an official statement. -
Gaming News June 22, 2026, 05:42 PM
QUAKE celebrates its 30th anniversary today, marking three decades since id Software released the original version of the iconic shooter on June 22, 1996. The game first appeared as a shareware episode available for download from the studio's official website, opening a new chapter in video game history. The modern version of Quake is still available for purchase on Steam. -
DOOM: The Dark Ages DLC Nears Finish Line as Hugo Teases Sequel‑Sized Campaign and Brutal Endgame Content
Gaming News February 27, 2026, 11:18 AM
id Software has shared fresh teasers for the upcoming DOOM: The Dark Ages DLC, and it’s starting to sound more like a full-blown sequel than a traditional expansion. Game director Hugo Martin says the DLC is “huge” and compares its scope to a standalone game, complete with a sizeable endgame sequence that unlocks after finishing the main campaign. -
Gaming News January 30, 2026, 10:18 AM
During a recent livestream, id Software creative director Hugo Martin confirmed that fans of DOOM: The Dark Ages can expect a major return in the upcoming DLC — the Khan Maykr, the powerful ruler of the Maykrs from DOOM Eternal, is set to reappear. Her original voice actress, Nika Futterman, will also reprise her role. -
New DOOM: The Dark Ages DLC Details: Metroidvania Design, Secret Lore Weapon, and Arch-vile’s Return
Gaming News January 23, 2026, 02:51 PM
During the 32nd Anniversary Stream, id Software creative director Hugo Martin shared the first details about the upcoming DLC for DOOM: The Dark Ages. According to him, the expansion will preserve the series’ familiar gameplay loop while introducing plenty of new content and mechanics. -
Gaming News November 18, 2025, 11:02 PM
id Software has released the third major update (Update 3) for Doom: The Dark Ages, bringing a complete overhaul to the Ripatorium, campaign improvements, new difficulty settings, and a massive batch of fixes. -
Gaming News October 25, 2025, 10:05 AM
id Software isn’t rushing the release, but it’s steadily building anticipation for Doom: The Dark Ages. During a recent livestream, creative director Hugo Martin revealed the first details about the upcoming DLC and shared several updates on the project. -
Gaming News October 16, 2025, 06:39 PM
id Software has released Update 2.2 for Doom: The Dark Ages, bringing general bug fixes, combat encounter tweaks, and a host of new improvements for handheld devices, including the Steam Deck. -
Gaming News August 8, 2025, 10:35 AM
id Software has released a major update for Doom: The Dark Ages, introducing a customizable Arena mode packed with options. -
Gaming News August 1, 2025, 07:01 PM
id Software wants to remind players that hell isn't just fire and brimstone. The developers of Doom: The Dark Ages have shared the first concept art for the upcoming DLC, showcasing a snowy environment. -
Gaming News July 26, 2025, 11:39 AM
In a recent interview series with YouTuber Zalkar Saliev, Gabe Newell revealed the story behind the founding of Valve, naming the original Doom as one of the key reasons the company came into existence. The creator of Steam also admitted he had initially planned to become a doctor, but one conversation changed everything. -
NVIDIA Showcases How Path Tracing Technology Enhances Graphics in the PC Version of Doom: The Dark Ages
Gaming News June 18, 2025, 05:47 AM
NVIDIA has announced that support for DLSS 4 and path tracing technology is coming soon to the shooter Doom: The Dark Ages, which launched this May. To mark the occasion, the company released a new trailer highlighting the visual improvements brought by these features. -
Gaming News May 25, 2025, 10:15 AM
The developers at id Software have released a new patch for Doom: The Dark Ages, introducing various gameplay balance changes. Notably, several bosses have received attack buffs, and the Nightmare difficulty has become even more hardcore.
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