# Doom creator John Romero praises the devs who carried on id Software's legacy as Microsoft reportedly lays off half of the studio: "The last few games showed real care, skill, and respect"

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- **Source:** [Gamesradar](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/fps/doom-creator-john-romero-praises-the-devs-who-carried-on-id-softwares-legacy-as-microsoft-reportedly-lays-off-half-of-the-studio-the-last-few-games-showed-real-care-skill-and-respect/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4d1a03ac9dc5d6719f5a07)
- **Published:** 2026-07-07
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #microsoft
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a4d1a03ac9dc5d6719f5a07

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