Original Doom Creator John Romero Praises Xbox Game Pass

One of Doom’s original creators, John Romero, has praised Xbox Game Pass in a recent interview, saying he believes the service removes barriers for people who can’t access certain games. Romero also shared his thoughts on Doom: The Dark Ages, which is slated to launch on day one Xbox Game Pass.

Xbox Game Pass is a service that offers players the chance to try out many different games without having to buy the full title. By paying a monthly fee, users can access a wide range of games on Xbox Game Pass. These games change regularly, with new titles being added and others leaving, offering a varied selection. Players can also enjoy “day one” games, meaning certain titles are available on the service the very day of their release, with no need to buy the game. Xbox Game Pass is very popular and has recently been praised by an important figure in the gaming industry.

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In a recent conversation with the YouTube channel Xbox Expansion Pass, Doom’s original creator John Romero commented on how much he likes Xbox Game Pass and how important he thinks it is for the gaming community. Romero believes that Xbox’s subscription service, with its Netflix-like approach to games, is really good for gamers, as it allows them to “try before you buy,” giving them the chance to experiment with a title, and if they like it, they can “go get the rest of it.”

Doom Creator John Romero Believes Xbox Game Pass Broke ‘Barriers’ to Accessibility

Romero also talked about how the service offers an easier way to try out different titles in the Xbox Game Pass catalog without having to invest the full price of a game. He believes this removes the “barriers” for those who cannot easily access too many different games. He also noted that this is not only beneficial for players but for companies too, as it provides visibility to their titles and doesn’t hurt game sales.

During his conversation, Romero was also asked about his thoughts on the upcoming Doom: The Dark Ages. He expressed satisfaction with id Software, stating that sometimes franchises need to go in a different direction and find new approaches to their stories. He also commented on how exciting it is to him that Doom: The Dark Ages takes a medieval approach and the idea of traveling back to the past with modern weapons.

Romero’s comment about Xbox Game Pass highlights the important role the service plays in providing more accessibility to games, while also giving visibility to gaming companies. While Doom fans eagerly await the next entry in the franchise, Doom: The Dark Ages will be available on day one Xbox Game Pass on May 15, 2025.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the highest tier of Microsoft’s flagship game subscription service that offers over 100 game titles that you can play with a single purchase, making it one of the most outstanding value propositions of the Xbox ecosystem to date.