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Romero 'sorry' for initial reaction to Zenimax deal photo

Ranty game developer and former id prodigy John Romero has apologized for yesterday's Twitter-based outburst upon hearing that Zenimax had bought the Doom developer. Fresh off a podcast interview that's due out on Friday, Romero admitted he was harsh and has apologized for stating that the Zenimax deal was "disgusting."

"I just did an interview for Avault Podcast coming out friday," Tweets Romero. " I am positive about the Zenimax deal. My initial reaction was harsh. Sorry."

Quite why Romero blew up the way he did, I don't know, but maybe his upcoming interview will reveal all. Either way, he's now sorry, so hopefully everybody can be friends again. That is, until Doom 5 gets a VATS System.


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Jesus H Christ's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2009 09:04
Jesus H Christ
It's OK, we all see things a little crooked sometimes.
Ghil's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2009 09:59
Ghil
I wonder why this guy still has a ear in any media outlet, outside of being the resident jok...oh I see. Every kingdom needs a jester, right?
ikiryou's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2009 10:07
ikiryou
I'd like to install a urinal HUD featuring the VATS system for the men's room at work. Some of the patrons have terrible, terrible aim.
Dimly's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2009 10:13
Dimly
Maybe he was just jealous.

@ikiryou

It's amazing that people could ever miss the urinal. I mean, that is unless they face the wrong way or aren't in the bathroom when they commence the urination.
AgentMOO's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2009 10:25
AgentMOO
Romero, misspeaking? Get out!
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2009 10:40
Holyetheline
I forgive him.
Azereki's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2009 10:55
Azereki
Just lol @ Romero for this one.
funran's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2009 11:40
funran
HiddenAHB's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2009 12:07
HiddenAHB
Too late, you already broke Zenimax heart Romero.
harrmonica's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2009 12:29
harrmonica
John who???
Br0th3rGr1mm's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2009 12:44
Br0th3rGr1mm
I'm still waiting for the long overdue Daikatana appology...
Magnalon's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2009 12:52
Magnalon
Who the FUCK is Josh Romero??!

Oh God, I actually played Ion Storm! That was him?!
Narishma's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2009 13:32
Narishma
Magnalon: WTF are you talking about? First it's John, not Josh. And second Ion Storm is a company, not a game...
hofftv's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2009 13:33
hofftv
@magnalon

I don't think you played ION Storm ....
Vestyrn's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2009 14:31
Vestyrn
you know, i kind of wanted to reply to that and say "you know what else was disgusting? daikatana."
Turks68's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2009 20:00
Turks68
The AVault podcast is now available with john. It can be found at http://podcast.avault.com. John sure had a lot to say!
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