Romero Games finds new publisher for Xbox-cancelled project, rehires some staff on smaller team
What we know
John Romero has confirmed that the game cancelled by Xbox has been picked up by a new publisher. Game Developer reports the studio had been on the verge of total collapse before the deal. VGC GD
Romero Games has rehired some of the staff who were cut when its previous publisher pulled out. VGC SN
The game has been rescoped for a smaller team, and Romero says he is very happy with that size. PC Gamer's headline says the 110-person team is now 16 developers. VGC GR PCG
GamesRadar+ describes the project as a new FPS from the Doom co-creator. GR
Key facts
- Team size16 developers, down from 110 (per PC Gamer)
Your call
Coverage · 6 sources
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VGC John Romero confirms his axed Xbox game has a new publisher and he’s rehired some staff Video Games Chronicle · Chris Scullion · Oct 30Read
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PO Doom Creator John Romero Revives Xbox-Canceled Game At New Publisher Polygon · Tomas Franzese · 8h agoRead
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GD John Romero's canceled game finds a new publisher amidst an overall scope change Game Developer · Imran Khan · Oct 30Read
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GR Doom's John Romero confirms his new FPS is saved after Xbox abandoned it GamesRadar+ · Oct 30Read
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SN John Romero confirms his studio & next game have a new publisher Shacknews · Oct 30Read
Timeline
Added coverage from Polygon.
Added coverage from Game Developer, GamesRadar+ and Shacknews. Adds Game Developer, GamesRadar+ and Shacknews coverage of the rehiring and rescoped game.
Story created from Video Games Chronicle and PC Gamer.