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Ex-id, ex-ION Storm “legend” John Romero clearly isn’t a fan of Zenimax buying id Software.
On hearing the news, Romero tweeted, “ZENIMAX??????? Disgusting.”
Good gravy. There was more. Big John went on to claim that “Fallout 3 bought DOOM.”
Romero’s making iPhone games at the moment.
Thanks, GamerVision.
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Hunam said:
What a knob.
dirigiblebill said:
“Romero’s making iPhone games at the moment.”
Low blow
Anders said:
I was going to say something, but this story pretty much speeks for itself…
Michael O'Connor said:
Looks like someone is still caught in the past.
Phoenixblight said:
Thats why hes making games for phones and not real systems
Hunam said:
He was working for Midway before then…
BULArmy said:
This man have the balls to speak public. What a downfall.
DaMan said:
dirigiblebill, I guess you’re the lead programmer for PS3 projects?
dirigiblebill said:
Eh?
PS. Ah wait, I see. You were subtly reproaching me for having a dig at the iPhone. Did you by any chance miss the smiley?
Whizzo said:
Zenimax doesn’t want to make Romero their bitch.
DaMan said:
” Did you by any chance miss the smiley? ”
I guess I did.
dirigiblebill said:
For the record, I rather enjoy iPhone games
The RPG selection sucks, though.
fearmonkey said:
I was going to be mean and smite Romero for his words, but what can i possibly add really, when so much has already been thrown his way.
@dirigiblebill – I agree, it does suck. The iphone is perfect for RPG’s, why arent more people making them?
Dr.Ghettoblaster said:
I was gonna say something about Ronnie James Dio but….nevermind.
mortiferus said:
One word for ya… DAIKATANA. Nuff said. John is entitled to his opinion. At least it was not sold to EA or Activision.
What’s up with that “legend” bullshit PAT?
Hunam said:
Because he’s infamous rather than famous, it’s fairly obvious.
anasui said:
zenimax? do they make microwaves, or comes off from some particularly cheesy Doctor Who moment?
Zarckan said:
Having met Romero at GDC this year I can say he really is an egotistical cock…
As for Daikatana, utter garbage that was years late and out of date.
Scyrenn said:
…yet people are still talking about it, apparently.
Michael O'Connor said:
“…yet people are still talking about it, apparently.”
So games are such huge classics that they’re never forgotten. The same applies for the really bad games too.
fearmonkey said:
The best thing Romero ever did outside of ID was Hire warren spector and make him part of Ion Storm.
For that, I can thank him…….
frostquake said:
What did this article say..I can’t stop staring at his luxurious long black hair and the sudden need to pee on it…Does that make me weird??
Blerk said:
Perhaps Bethesda can make a modern Doom that’s actually some good? Fallout-style Doom RPG, please!
Scyrenn said:
Good idea, that…
A graphical remake of Doom 1, keeping the gameplay intact would be nice too I think. Being able to look up and down is overrated… :p