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News, coverage and analysis tracking DOOM II across the outlets.- Save Up To 95% Off Thousands Of Games In The GOG Summer SaleGOG has launched its Summer Sale, featuring discounts of up to 95% on over 8,000 games until July 9. Notable deals include Fallout 4 Game of the Year Edition for $16, Control Ultimate Edition for $6, and the Yakuza Complete Collection for $44.79. The sale also offers significant price reductions on popular titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, and various indie games.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continuesThe Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Doom The Dark Ages' new Revelations DLC is "the culmination of 35 years of Doom" and movement is backThe new paid DLC for Doom: The Dark Ages, titled Revelations, is described as the culmination of 35 years of Doom, reintroducing a focus on movement with a new Chain Spear weapon. This 10-12 hour expansion includes campaign elements, endgame challenges like Master Levels and classic Doom 2 levels recreated on the new engine, and new enemies. id Software's Hugo Martin and Marty Stratton discussed the DLC's blend of tanky combat and movement-focused gameplay, its new hub area, and the challenging Uber Boss.
Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations gives players even deadlier tools to work withDoom: The Dark Ages - Revelations, the first DLC for the upcoming 2025 game, is set to release on July 7, 2026, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. This expansion introduces a frozen hell setting, new enemies like the wizard and explosive hell knight variations, and a returning Arch-Vile. A key new mechanic is the chain spear, which combines grappling with melee combat, offering new offensive and traversal options alongside the returning shield. The DLC is roughly the size of both of Doom Eternal's expansions and features a split between base game content and challenging endgame content.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past proves that older games are just as relevant as new onesThe upcoming 2027 expansion for The Witcher 3, 'Songs of the Past,' highlights a growing trend of developers revisiting older games with new content. This phenomenon is driven by a plateau in technological advancement, making older titles still feel relevant, and a rising sentimentality within the industry, with studios paying homage to classics that inspired them.
Doom soundtrack composer Bobby Prince dies aged 81Bobby Prince, the composer behind the iconic soundtracks for Doom, Doom II, Wolfenstein 3D, and Duke Nukem 3D, has died at the age of 81. His innovative work helped define an era of gaming and influenced generations of players, with his contributions to Doom being preserved in the Library of Congress.
Bobby Prince, the legendary composer behind Doom and Wolfenstein 3D, has diedBobby Prince, the acclaimed composer and sound designer known for his work on classic PC games like Doom and Wolfenstein 3D, has passed away at the age of 81. His iconic soundtracks, particularly for Doom, are celebrated for their heavy metal influences and have been recognized by the US Library of Congress. Prince's career spanned numerous titles from companies such as id Software, Apogee, and 3D Realms.
Doom and Wolfenstein 3D composer Bobby Prince dies aged 81Bobby Prince, the composer known for his iconic soundtracks for Doom and Wolfenstein 3D, has died at the age of 81. Prince also contributed music to other id Software titles like Doom 2 and Commander Keen, as well as games such as Duke Nukem 3D and Rise Of The Triad. His work on the original Doom soundtrack was recently inducted into the US National Recording Registry.
Bobby Prince, composer of classic id Software and 3DRealms FPS video game music, dead at 81Iconic video game composer Robert Caskin Prince III, known as Bobby Prince, has died at the age of 81. Prince was celebrated for his work on classic 1990s first-person shooter titles such as Doom, Wolfenstein 3D, Quake, and Duke Nukem 3D, significantly contributing to the recognition of video game music as an art form.
Entire Doom series is up to 90% off on Steam but you've got to be quickSteam is offering significant discounts of up to 90% on the entire Doom series, with prices for some titles dropping below £2. These limited-time deals include Doom (2016), Doom Eternal, and various older installments, as well as bundles. The sale is exclusive to Steam and set to expire soon.
The Retro Fighters Hunter is a fierce wireless OG Xbox controller, but I'm torn on whether its too much like Microsoft's modern gamepadThe Retro Fighters Hunter is a wireless controller for the Original Xbox that blends modern ergonomics with retro aesthetics, featuring hall-effect thumbsticks and era-authentic face buttons. While praised for its comfort and compatibility with both the Original Xbox and PC, its design closely resembles modern Xbox controllers, leading to a debate about its authenticity as a retro accessory.
The new Steam Controller from Valve is out now - some early thoughtsValve's new Steam Controller offers a comfortable and feature-rich experience, building upon the lessons learned from the Steam Deck. It boasts excellent battery life, repairability, and deep customization through Steam Input, making it a versatile option for PC gaming, especially on Linux. While it has a learning curve and some minor quirks with non-Steam games and specific titles, it significantly outclasses previous controllers for couch gaming and general PC use.
Total Chaos launch trailer – psychological horror game hits Nintendo Switch 2The psychological horror game Total Chaos has launched on Nintendo Switch 2 with a new trailer. Developed by Sam Prebble of Trigger Happy Interactive and published by Infogrames, an Atari label, the game features a brutal, atmospheric nightmare blending survival horror elements. It runs at up to 1080P docked and 720P handheld, with selectable performance modes targeting 30FPS or 60FPS.
Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Plucky Squire, Team Sonic Racing, TMNT: Splintered Fate, moreThe North American Nintendo Switch eShop is featuring new deals, including the lowest prices ever for games like Plucky Squire, Team Sonic Racing, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate. The article lists a comprehensive selection of discounted titles available for purchase.
Dave Oshry, CEO of New Blood Interactive, will never uninstall Doom from his PC, and has over 488 hours in Fallout 76:…New Blood Interactive CEO Dave Oshry discusses his PC gaming habits, highlighting Doom as a game he'll never uninstall and Fallout 76 as the game he has the most hours in. He shares his passion for CRPGs and FPS games, and details upcoming updates for titles like Fallen Aces and Gloomwood.
The Best Android ShootersThis article lists and describes some of the best first-person shooter games available on the Android platform. It covers a variety of subgenres including military, sci-fi, and zombie shooters, with options for both single-player and multiplayer experiences.- Massively Overthinking: The nine games portrait of youThis article features Massively OP staff members sharing their personal lists of nine core video games that have shaped them. Contributors discuss foundational titles, franchise representations, and personal favorites across various genres, including MMOs, JRPGs, and action RPGs, reflecting on their impact on their gaming identities and creative work.
- ‘Rise Eterna War’, ‘As Per My Last Email’, Plus Today’s Other Releases and Sales – TouchArcadeThe Nintendo Switch sees a slow week for new releases on August 22nd, 2024, with titles like Rise Eterna War and Verne – The Shape of Fantasy among the few notable additions. However, the eShop features a healthy selection of sales, including discounts on popular indie titles such as 1000xRESIST and Citizen Sleeper.
- DOOM IDKFA, Blood Swamps, DUSK, Iron Lung, AMID EVIL, Music, Guitars, Cold Brew Coffee, and More – TouchArcadeComposer Andrew Hulshult discusses his extensive work in video game music, particularly for titles like DOOM, DOOM II, Rise of the Triad, DUSK, and AMID EVIL. The interview covers his creative process, the evolution of his sound, challenges in the industry, and his personal experiences working on various projects, including the DOOM Eternal DLC and the film soundtrack for Iron Lung.
Total Chaos is a relentlessly bleak and occasionally terrifying remake of one of Doom's greatest mods, though its…Total Chaos is a remake of a Doom 2 mod, rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 by its original creator Sam Prebble. While it excels in atmosphere and environmental puzzles, its combat and narrative elements are less successful compared to its predecessor and modern survival horror titles.