DOOM developer id Software has officially unionized under Microsoft — marking a major shift in the gaming industry’s labor landscape

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As the year ends, another game studio owned by Microsoft has voted to unionize. On Friday, id Software, a developer based in Texas, successfully voted in favor of forming a union, according to the Communication Workers of America (CWA).

The CWA reports that a significant majority of the studio’s employees supported the move, bringing the total number of unionized workers to 165. Similar to previous unionization efforts at other studios, Microsoft has agreed to recognize the union.

Andrew Willis, a producer at id Software, explained that this unionization was necessary, emphasizing the importance of developers working together to address changes being made by industry leaders.

He added that the union will allow developers to regain control over the industry they’re passionate about, ensuring the creation of excellent games by skilled workers who receive good benefits and have long-term job security, rather than focusing solely on short-term profits.

What Went Wrong With Every Texas Chainsaw Massacre Sequel?

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The original Texas Chainsaw Massacre feels disturbingly realistic, and remains terrifying even today. Though director Tobe Hooper returned 12 years later for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2, the sequel was a much more lighthearted and different film than the groundbreaking original.

James Cameron Weights in on “Death of Cinema” Netflix/Warner Bros. Merger

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While promoting the new Avatar movie, Avatar: Fire and Ash, James Cameron spoke with Deadline about the possibility of Warner Bros. being acquired by Netflix for $82.7 billion. He acknowledged that Netflix has already made compromises with some directors, like Guillermo del Toro, to maintain a presence in movie theaters, but believes Netflix ultimately wants to move away from theaters altogether. Cameron reiterated his strong opposition to media companies prioritizing streaming over the traditional theatrical experience.

Tom Holland’s Venomized Spider-Man Steals From This Generation’s Best Sci-Fi Villain In Dark MCU Art

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Although it’s not official, rumors are circulating that Tom Holland will reprise his role as Spider-Man in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars films. Some fans believe this would be an ideal opportunity to give his Spider-Man the Venom symbiote upgrade. An artist on Instagram, @spdrmnkyxxiii, recently created fan art depicting this possibility with a unique twist: a Venom Spider-Man designed to resemble Vecna, the powerful villain from Stranger Things. Many think this design would be a great fit for the Venom character within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

3 Most Disappointing Anime of 2025

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Many anime series have highlighted a strong year for the medium, including popular fall releases like My Hero Academia. However, not every show lived up to expectations, and three in particular were especially disappointing, each failing in its own way.

Bitcoin: Doom or Just a Nap? 😴

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Currently, Bitcoin is languishing below the Bollinger Bands mid-line. Around $90,500, if you insist on such precise measurements of folly. A detail, you might say? Ha! A detail is a misplaced comma. This, my friends, is a subtle shift in the cosmos. A quiet whimpering before the storm… or perhaps just a long nap. 🤷‍♀️