DOOM: The Dark Ages
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Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations Review So Far
The combat encounters in Doom: The Dark Ages are highlighted as the best the game has to offer in this review. The DLC promises to deliver top-tier action for players.
Laid-off id Software artist says Microsoft is 'nuking the team into the dirt' and is now the size of a…
Microsoft's recent layoffs have significantly impacted id Software, with 136 roles eliminated, reducing the studio to what a laid-off VFX artist describes as 'support studio size.' This downsizing has led to the elimination of entire teams, including VFX and engine programming, raising concerns about the future of the idTech engine and the studio's creative output.
Doom's new Chain Spear weapon seems to be dividing The Dark Ages' audience - "I'm like an hour in and I can't wait to get the shield back"
Players are divided on the new Chain Spear weapon in Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations, with some finding it too complex and others struggling with its controls. Despite this, the expansion is generally well-received, with many praising its resemblance to a full sequel and its tribute to the Doom series' history. The game's director, Hugo Martin, acknowledged that the weapon may take time to master.
Doom: The Dark Ages DLC lands to rave Steam reviews as id Software reportedly faces losing half its staff: "It may very well be the last piece of good Doom content that we ever get"
The new Doom: The Dark Ages DLC is receiving positive reviews on Steam, with players praising its faster-paced gameplay. However, its release coincides with significant layoffs at developer id Software, with reports indicating around half of the studio's staff have been let go by Microsoft. Many reviews acknowledge the layoffs, with some expressing concern that this could be the last significant piece of Doom content.
Acclaimed PS5 Shooter Gets Expansion Today on PlayStation Store
The story expansion Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations is now available for PlayStation 5 players on the PlayStation Store for $19.99. Developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks, this DLC adds new levels, demons, and the Chain Spear weapon to the acclaimed first-person shooter. It is also included in the Premium Edition upgrade.
'Used, abused, and discarded:' CWA Canada slams Microsoft over handling of Bethesda layoffs
CWA Canada has criticized Microsoft and Bethesda Game Studios over recent layoffs affecting unionized employees at Bethesda Game Studios Montreal. Union president Carmel Smyth stated that around a dozen employees, some with up to a decade of service, were informed of their termination via a brief video call. The union plans to pursue bargaining for severance, internal placement, and recall rights for affected workers.
Expansionen Doom: The Dark Ages | Revelations är ute och får fina omdömen
The expansion Revelations for Doom: The Dark Ages has been released, featuring the Doom Slayer in a frozen purgatory with a new Chain Spear weapon. id Software promises more challenging puzzles, new demons, and an updated Ripatorium combat arena. Early Steam reviews are "Very Positive," praising the music and story, despite recent Microsoft layoffs impacting development teams.
Evening Patches
Several games received official updates, including DOOM: The Dark Ages with its Revelations Update 4, and Marathon with version 1.1.0.4. Star Trek Online's Undiscovered expansion is now live on PC, and Team Fortress 2 also received a new update.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Bethesda has removed Denuvo from Doom: The Dark Ages. Additionally, Subnautica 2 will receive an update allowing players to 'stun' fish instead of killing them. The article also briefly mentions new developments in Minecraft.
id Software Suffers 90 Layoffs, “Most (If Not All) Coders” and QA Department Let Go – Rumor
id Software has reportedly laid off 90 employees, approximately 50% of its staff, including its entire QA department. This move is part of Xbox's broader "reset" plan, which has already led to significant job cuts across its gaming divisions. The layoffs come shortly after the release of DOOM: The Dark Ages' expansion, Revelations, for PC and current-generation consoles.
Some Of The Most Impressive Gaming Tech Ever Wasn’t Enough To Save Devs From Xbox Cuts
Microsoft's recent layoffs at id Software have raised concerns about the future of its proprietary id Tech engine, with reports indicating a significant portion of the studio's coding talent was let go. This follows a trend of major studios, including 343 Industries and potentially MachineGames, moving away from internal engines towards Unreal Engine, potentially hindering technological innovation in the gaming industry.
DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations
DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations, an all-new campaign expansion for DOOM: The Dark Ages, is now available. This expansion introduces six new levels, new demons, puzzles, and the Chain Spear weapon. It also includes new maps and demons for the Ripatorium 3.0 custom arena mode. The expansion is available standalone for $19.99 or as part of the Premium Edition for $34.99, and is playable on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5.
Id Software veteran of over 20 years absolutely rips and tears into Microsoft after devastating layoffs: "XBOX decided half the team was no longer needed"
Long-time id Software developer Michael Maynard expressed his anger and sadness following significant layoffs at the studio, which he states impacted roughly half the team. Maynard, who had been with id Software for over 20 years, criticized Microsoft and Xbox for the decision, highlighting the loss of institutional knowledge and the impact on the studio's legacy. The article also briefly mentions Sony and Bungie's recent workforce reductions and John Romero's support for the affected developers.
Doom dev id Software loses half its staff and all its coders in Xbox bloodbath
id Software, the studio behind the Doom franchise, has reportedly lost approximately half of its staff, including most of its coders, in recent Xbox layoffs. This significant reduction in workforce has led to concerns about the studio's ability to continue developing its proprietary technology and future titles. Co-founder John Romero expressed concern for the preservation of id Software's legacy amidst these drastic cuts.
DOOM: The Dark Ages - Revelations Released
DOOM: The Dark Ages - Revelations, a new expansion for the first-person shooter DOOM: The Dark Ages, is now available for PC and consoles. This release marks the beginning of new content for the latest installment in the DOOM series.
DOOM: The Dark Ages Unleashes Revelations
DOOM: The Dark Ages has received a new campaign expansion titled Revelations, available now for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The expansion introduces a new story set in a twisted purgatory, featuring the Chain Spear weapon and new enemies. A free update, Ripatorium 3.0, also launches today for all players, adding customization options and other improvements.
"I know how devastating it is, and my heart's with all of you": Doom's John Romero responds to id Software reportedly losing half their team
Microsoft's Xbox division is reportedly laying off approximately half of the staff at id Software, with a significant impact on the studio's technology team. Former id Software co-founder John Romero has responded to the news, expressing sorrow for those affected and emphasizing the importance of preserving the studio's historical code and assets.
Doom co-creator John Romero weighs in on Xbox's cuts to id Software, underlines the importance of digital preservation and the studio's history
Doom co-creator John Romero expressed his sorrow over the recent layoffs at id Software, acknowledging the personal impact of such events. He also emphasized the critical importance of preserving id Software's historical contributions to gaming, including its code and assets, as the company faces potential restructuring and rumors about the future of its id Tech engine.
Report: Roughly half of the id Software team have been laid off
id Software, the developer of Doom: The Dark Ages, has reportedly laid off approximately 50 percent of its staff, equating to over 90 employees. This follows Xbox's announcement of eliminating 3,200 roles across its video game division. Bethesda president Jill Braff stated that the company is restructuring around its biggest franchises, including Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, Wolfenstein, Doom, and Quake.
Latest Xbox layoffs hit id Software as Doom: The Dark Ages' DLC launches, around half of the staff potentially cut
Xbox is implementing significant layoffs, impacting id Software heavily just as its new DLC for Doom: The Dark Ages is set to launch. Reports suggest around half of id Software's staff, potentially including most coders, may have been cut. This follows broader workforce reductions across ZeniMax studios and other Xbox-owned entities, raising concerns about the future of the id Tech engine and the studio's development capabilities.
