How do you put a price tag on a legacy like id Software's?
The article discusses the recent layoffs at id Software and contrasts Microsoft's handling of the studio's legacy with Costco's long-standing commitment to its $1.50 hot dog price. It questions Microsoft's stewardship of id Software's influential franchises like Doom and its proprietary id Tech engine, suggesting a lack of appreciation for their historical and creative value compared to their financial performance.
- Entities
- Company: id Software
- Company: Microsoft
- Game: Commander Keen
- Person: Jim Sinegal
- Game: DOOM
- Topic: First-Person Shooter
- Topic: Business Strategy
- Company: Bethesda
- Company: Xbox
- Company: Costco
- Game: Quake
- Topic: Game Development
- Game: DOOM (2016)
- Topic: Game Engines
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