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Doom co-creator John Romero weighs in on Xbox's cuts to id Software, underlines the importance of digital preservation and the studio's history

Xbox's recently announced, division-wide layoffs are a disaster, and Doom studio id Software has been hit particularly hard right as it's launching The Dark Ages' expansion-sized DLC. Now, Doom co-cr...

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NFL Jul 7, 2026

Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread

Your source for all Chargers and NFL news from around the web.

PC Gaming Jul 7, 2026

The petition against Sony's decision to kill PlayStation physical discs has over 170,000 signatures

You may scoff at how little real-world change petitions typically produce, but you can't deny that this particular camp...

PC Gaming Jul 7, 2026

PlayStation Breaks Six-Day Silence After Announcing The End Of Discs And Gets Immediately Roasted: ‘Physical Forever You Cowards’

The company has gone mostly silent since the controversial news broke

PC Gaming Jul 7, 2026

PlayStation's First Tweet Since It Announced Plans to Kill Discs Is Going About as Well as You'd Expect

PlayStation has published its first tweet since it announced the end of physical discs on PlayStation consoles — and i...

NFL Jul 7, 2026

Sean Payton concocted villainous plan to get revenge on Miami Dolphins

Payton wanted Bill Belichick to coach Denver Broncos until he passed Don Shula’s wins record.

NFL Jul 7, 2026

Vikings Training Camp Position Preview: QB Battle, Bully Ball & Roster Questions Answered

Tyler Forness previews every Vikings position — QB battle, sleeper picks & key training camp questions.

NFL Jul 7, 2026

Marshawn Kneeland had stage 1 CTE

Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland died by suicide in November 2025 at age 24.

NFL Jul 7, 2026

Browns CB Denzel Ward ‘doesn’t get the credit he should’ playing in Cleveland

People want to see talented Cleveland Browns players on other teams. This time, CB Denzel Ward, whose ESPN’s ranking f...

PC Gaming Jul 7, 2026

Doom Designer John Romero Says He Hopes People Are Preserving id Software’s History Amid Reported Xbox Bloodbath

The veteran dev shared his condolences a year after his own studio reportedly faced cuts from Microsoft

PC Gaming Jul 7, 2026

Xbox Makes First Game Pass Lineup Announcement Following Layoffs — and CEO Asha Sharma's Admission That Microsoft's Gaming Strategy Failed to Work Out

Microsoft has announced the July lineup of games for Game Pass in its first announcement following the layoffs that ripp...

Technology Jul 7, 2026

New virus catalog reveals which pathogens pose the greatest threat

The data can help predict what a future pandemic virus might look like.

Technology Jul 7, 2026

Hacktivists call out Trump by hacking and defacing US Army websites

The U.S. Army has fixed two of its websites that were hacked to display messages calling President Trump a "pedophile" a...

NFL Jul 7, 2026

Belgium players mocked President Trump after scoring final goal

When sports figures delve into politics, those who disagree with their views often tell them to "stick to sports."

PC Gaming Jul 7, 2026

Aion 2 Is an MMO That Gives You Wings and the Cutest Pets You’ve Ever Seen | IGN Preview

We also got a glimpse of Aion 2's four-player party-based content, which looks similarly fast-paced, and the team told u...

NFL Jul 7, 2026

Analyzing USMNT's run after World Cup exit; Top 25 MLB trade deadline candidates

Plus Celtics GM Brad Stevens offered an underwhelming explanation for the Jaylen Brown trade ...

Technology Jul 7, 2026

Mark Zuckerberg's biggest legal nightmare yet could cost Meta $1.4T

Article URL: https://www.the-independent.com/tech/mark-zuckerberg-meta-fine-trillion-b3010281.html Comments URL: https:...

NFL Jul 7, 2026

69 Days until Chiefs football, we are ‘Jared Allen’ days away

We’re a day closer to the 2026 NFL season in Kansas City.

Technology Jul 7, 2026

These New Smart Glasses From Solos Come With a Privacy Shield for the Cameras

You can clip a cover over the cameras, which could be a double-edged sword.

Technology Jul 7, 2026

Solos debuts an even lighter version of its camera-less smart glasses

Solos announced a new version of its AirGo smart glasses, one that forgoes cameras for a sleeker design and an AI assist...

Technology Jul 7, 2026

Google Search lets creators know more about their reach

Google is going to give content creators and website owners a better idea of how people find their social media profiles...

PC Gaming Jul 7, 2026

Criterion’s Future Is Battlefield, but Don’t Forget the Burnout Heritage Within Its Walls

Burnout creator Criterion has been re-branded as "A Battlefield Studio", but we should never forget its 30-year legacy o...

PC Gaming Jul 7, 2026

Orbitals Is Like an Anime-Styled It Takes Two, and So Far We Love It | IGN Preview

Orbitals is developer Shapefarm’s first original IP game, with the goal of making a “retro anime experience for two,...

NFL Jul 7, 2026

Continuity vs. turnover on NFC East rosters and why it matters

How do you feel about the Cowboys’ approach to roster-building this offseason?

NFL Jul 7, 2026

2026 NFC North rankings: Who has the best QBs, RBs, and WRs?

Ranking the NFC North by the best QB, RB, and WRs rooms for the 2026 NFL season.

NFL Jul 7, 2026

Who are the Top 5 edge rushers in Denver Broncos history?

It’s Von Miller and everyone else on this list, but which four should come after Von?

NFL Jul 7, 2026

Pre-Snap Reads 7/7: How the Seahawks have maintained continuity

And how well it may pay off for them.

NFL Jul 7, 2026

Mike Evans and 11 others who will bounce back this...

Eric Karabell highlights players who disappointed in 2025, but are poised for a better 2026.

NFL Jul 7, 2026

Random Ramsdom: Plenty of breakout candidates

Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 7/7/26

Technology Jul 7, 2026

iFixit has a new toolkit for fixing appliances, building furniture, and household repairs

iFixit is best known for its detailed gadget teardowns and toolkits designed to help you crack open and troubleshoot you...