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2011 release Rage enjoyed mixed success both critically and commercially, but Id co-founder Tim Willits insists the series is set for a return. "I’m proud of what we did, I’m proud of the universe that we built. The franchise is not dead," Willits told Joystiq. "We’re not doing anything immediately …
Read More »President Todd Hollenshead leaves id Software after 17 years
Todd Hollenshead has left id Software after 17 years with the company. He joined the studio of Doom fame as CEO in 1996 and became president when id was bought by ZeniMax in 2009. Now IGN reportsthat Hollenshead’s tenure as the company’s business head has come to an end. After …
Read More »Todd Hollenshead leaves id Software
President of Doom studio departs for other 'personal interests' after 17 year stay
Read More »Shock – Doom 4 won’t land on current consoles; Development rebooted in late 2011
Work on Doom 4 was completely rebooted by developer Id Software at the end of 2011. That’s according to Kotaku, which describes the game as being in trouble” as it approaches its fifth year in development. An earlier version of Doom 4 did not exhibit the quality and excitement that …
Read More »Nintendo decides it can transfer Network IDs to a new Wii U console
It now seems as if it IS possible to transfer Nintendo Network IDs from one Wii U to another. Until now official Nintendo guidelines had suggested that once created a Nintendo Network ID is locked to a single machine and cannot be transferred to another under any circumstances – even …
Read More »Id announces Doom 3 BFG Edition
What can only be described as the ultimate Doom SKU is heading to Xbox 360 and PS3 later this year. Called Doom 3 BFG Edition, the pack will include Doom, Doom 2, Doom 3 and Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil. As you’d expect, graphics and controls have been fully revamped …
Read More »Bethesda: Doom 4 not cancelled
Rumors that the shooter had been scrapped are unfounded
Read More »Bethesda confirms id Software layoffs
Doom and Rage developer id Software has laid off some members of staff from its Dallas studio but is looking for more. Parent publisher Bethesda Softworks said the employees were let go as part of the developer’s routine internal evaluations. However, the developer is still hiring for a senior environment …
Read More »Bethesda dismisses Doom 4 rumours
Complete bollocks.” That is Bethesda’s response to rumours of a postponement of development on id’s Doom 4. This morning Kotaku claimed to have word from a source close to publisher Bethesda that parent company Zenimax had decided to "indefinitely postpone" development of the game. The decision was said to stem …
Read More »Doom 4 development "indefinitely postponed"
Three years after it was first announced a dark cloud now hangs over id’s long-awaited Doom 4. Kotaku claims to have word from a source close to publisher Bethesda that parent company Zenimax has decided to "indefinitely postpone" development of the game. The decision is said to stem from concerns …
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