I’m so sorry for everyone at id Software affected by these layoffs.
I know what it feels like to leave id while id goes on. It’s a strange and painful thing to step away from a place that holds so much of your work, friendships and history.
The people at id have done a great job moving that legacy forward. DOOM, Quake, and Wolfenstein are not easy names to carry on, especially in today’s industry. The last few games showed real care, skill and respect for what those worlds mean to people.
A note on digital preservation: id's history is critically important to the history of games. I’ve preserved id’s complete early history from our start at Softdisk through to August 6, 1996, including materials and assets that, as far as I know, id itself no longer has. I hope someone is doing the same for the company’s ongoing legacy (the work, code, assets, stories and the people behind them).
I’m thinking of everyone at id today, and everyone else affected by yesterday’s layoffs. Romero Games was there a year ago. I know how devastating it is, and my heart's with all of you.
Do you recognize this retro gaming legend?
Sid Meier made some of the most enjoyable games on the Commodore 64 and Amiga.
• Hellcat Ace - 1982
• Formula 1 Racing - 1982
• Solo Flight - 1983
• F-15 Strike Eagle - 1985
• Sid Meier's Pirates! - 1987
• Silent Service - 1989
• Sid Meier's Railroad Tycoon - 1990
• Sid Meier's Civilization - 1992
Can you name any others? Which was your favourite?
🌕 It’s a full moon tonight 🌕
When the moon reaches its peak, Dracula’s castle reveals itself.
Take up your whip and step into the darkness.
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