John Romero, a pivotal figure in the dawn of first-person shooters through his work with id Software on classics like Doom and Quake, continues to forge his own path in the gaming world. At Romero Games, his latest venture was the Mafia-themed strategy game, Empire of Sin, which debuted towards the end of 2020 but received mixed reviews.
Setbacks and New Opportunities
Recently, John Romero and his team encountered a setback when their partnership with Microsoft on a new project fell through amidst the latest Xbox layoffs. Despite this, Romero Games remains operational, and Romero himself confirmed during an interview at San Diego Comic Con Malaga that their current game was about halfway completed. Fortunately, there is keen interest from various publishers eager to collaborate and provide funding for the continuation of this project.
Romero’s Vision for the Future
Romero emphasizes that his team retains complete control over their game’s intellectual property and assets. This substantial development investment makes it attractive for potential partners who could benefit from the existing $50 million worth of assets. Whether through continued partnerships or new opportunities, Romero is optimistic about completing the game, leveraging the significant progress already made.
Here’s hoping that John Romero can find a solid publisher to bring the game through the finish line.