'They Fundamentally Don't Understand Art' — Doom Dev Blasts Xbox After Microsoft 'Gutted' id Software With Layoffs
A veteran developer from id Software has publicly criticized Microsoft's Xbox division over recent layoffs at the studio.
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The story so far
Microsoft's Xbox division has laid off most of the staff at id Software, a studio known for creating the Doom series. The developer's identity and specific role at id Software have not been disclosed.
Coverage does not yet specify the exact number of employees laid off or the reasons behind the layoffs.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (60% supported) Updated 1d ago.
Sources (9)
- id Software’s Chris Hays Says Morale Has Never Been Lower Insider Gaming · 1d ago
- Doom developer accuses Xbox of destroying id Software after layoffs GameGPU · 1d ago
- Id Software Dev: Worker-Owned Studios Are Gaming's Future Yahoo Tech · 1d ago
- Former id Software Dev Chris Hays Criticized Xbox After Massive Layoffs the Company Made to the Studio Last Month egw.news · 1d ago
- Xbox ‘Doesn’t Understand Art,’ Says id Software Dev After Layoffs eXputer.com · 1d ago
- Doom Dev Criticizes Xbox Following id Software Layoffs; Says It Doesn’t Understand Art Tech4Gamers · 1d ago
- Id Software Dev Says Xbox Doesn’t ‘Understand Art’ After Laying Off Most Of The Studio Console Creatures · 1d ago
- Id Software Vet Claims Xbox Doesn't Understand Art Or Games Kotaku · 1d ago
- 'They Fundamentally Don't Understand Art' — Doom Dev Blasts Xbox After Microsoft 'Gutted' id Software With Layoffs IGN · 1d ago
The obvious questions
What is id Software known for?
Id Software is known for creating the Doom series, among other notable games.
Who criticized Microsoft's Xbox division?
A veteran developer from id Software criticized Microsoft's Xbox division.
What was the nature of the criticism?
The developer claimed that Xbox 'doesn't understand art or games' and described the layoffs as 'gutting' the studio.
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