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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
Jesus H Christ at 06/25/2009 09:04
It's OK, we all see things a little crooked sometimes.
Ghil's Avatar
Ghil at 06/25/2009 09:59
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
ikiryou at 06/25/2009 10:07
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
Dimly at 06/25/2009 10:13
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.
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AgentMOO at 06/25/2009 10:25
Romero, misspeaking? Get out!
Holyetheline's Avatar
Holyetheline at 06/25/2009 10:40
I forgive him.
Azereki's Avatar
Azereki at 06/25/2009 10:55
Just lol @ Romero for this one.
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funran at 06/25/2009 11:40
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HiddenAHB at 06/25/2009 12:07
Too late, you already broke Zenimax heart Romero.
harrmonica's Avatar
harrmonica at 06/25/2009 12:29
John who???
Br0th3rGr1mm's Avatar
Br0th3rGr1mm at 06/25/2009 12:44
I'm still waiting for the long overdue Daikatana appology...
Magnalon's Avatar
Magnalon at 06/25/2009 12:52
Who the FUCK is Josh Romero??!

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

I don't think you played ION Storm ....
Vestyrn's Avatar
Vestyrn at 06/25/2009 14:31
you know, i kind of wanted to reply to that and say "you know what else was disgusting? daikatana."
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Turks68 at 06/25/2009 20:00
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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