DOOM: The Dark Ages
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Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 23: Epic Games Halloween Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals feature a variety of Halloween sales from major digital storefronts including the Epic Games Store, Steam, Green Man Gaming, GOG.com, and Fanatical. Discounts are available on numerous titles, with special bundles and free games also highlighted across platforms like Amazon Luna.
This Espresso Machine Can Run Doom
A Fellow Espresso Series 1 machine has been modified with custom firmware to run the classic 1993 game Doom on its small, circular screen. This joins a long list of unusual devices capable of running the game, highlighting the enduring popularity of Doom and hardware hacking.
The Corsair Skiff 100 Plus's rubber domes bring smooth silence to the membrane market | Review
The Corsair Skiff 100 Plus offers a comfortable and silent typing experience for a membrane gaming keyboard, making it a strong contender in its price range, especially when discounted. While it lacks some premium features like swappable keycaps and N-key rollover, its smooth rubber domes, extra macro keys, and RGB lighting provide good value for casual gamers.
The Corsair Vanguard Air 99 Wireless is super silent, but some persistent issues might be too large to overlook
The Corsair Vanguard Air 99 Wireless keyboard offers a smooth, quiet typing experience and useful display updates, but suffers from persistent chattering issues and questionable Stream Deck functionality. Its high price point of $259.99 makes it difficult to recommend over competitors, especially given its reliability concerns.
2026 is a low-key revolutionary year for player movement in games
The article analyzes a growing trend in video games towards more granular and realistic player movement mechanics, contrasting with older titles focused on power fantasies. Games like Baby Steps, Cairn, and Big Walk are highlighted for their innovative approaches to fundamental actions like walking and climbing, suggesting a shift in design philosophy driven by the evolution of 3D game development and a desire for more engaging player interaction.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 2: Steam Autumn Sale and friends
The annual Steam Autumn Sale has begun, offering discounts on a wide range of PC games, including recent releases and older titles. Several other digital storefronts like GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Fanatical are also hosting their own autumn sales, providing various deals and free games.
Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations Getting New 'Slaughter Mode' as Free Update Next Month
id Software announced that Doom: The Dark Ages will receive a free update next month for its Revelations DLC. This update will introduce an endless single-player 'Slaughter Mode'.
The 2026 Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 holds onto its crown with confident performance upgrades and an ultra-customizable display
The 2026 Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 gaming laptop retains its top-tier status with significant performance upgrades and a highly customizable 4K Mini LED display. While extremely powerful and visually impressive, its high price point and bulky design make it a substantial investment for desktop replacement use.
The GameSir Super Nova didn't do what I wanted, but I can't help but love it anyway
The GameSir Super Nova controller offers impressive build quality, customization, and features for its price point, making it a strong contender for PC and Nintendo Switch users. While its advertised Switch 2 wake functionality proved unreliable in testing, the controller excels in other areas like its comfortable grips, Hall effect thumbsticks, and robust software customization.
What the Hell is Going on With Halo and Xbox?
Xbox Game Studios has announced significant layoffs at Halo Studios, formerly 343 Industries, with 268 roles eliminated. A smaller team will continue to support existing Halo titles, while a new, separate team under Activision will develop the next mainline Halo installment. This move is part of a broader strategy to accelerate franchise output and streamline development, though it has led to widespread criticism regarding job security and studio management.
Razer's upgraded do-it-all Naga V3 Pro sings in my scattered Steam library, but genre-focused players should be wary
The Razer Naga V3 Pro is a versatile gaming mouse praised for its comfortable palm grip and extensive customization options, including swappable side panels for different game genres. However, its high price and weight make it less ideal for competitive FPS players, and genre-focused gamers might find better value in more specialized devices.
Denuvo are suing a prolific cracker for bypassing their DRM on 26 videogames, despite not knowing their real identity
Denuvo is suing an anonymous individual known as "voices38" in the US District Court for the Northern District of California for allegedly bypassing DRM on 26 video games, including Black Myth: Wukong and Doom: The Dark Ages. The company is seeking damages and an injunction, while also attempting to identify the cracker through subpoenas to platforms like Valve, Reddit, and Discord. Concerns are raised about Denuvo's impact on game performance and preservation.
"A dried husk of a product": former Doom producer berates Microsoft for making Halo a "mid-tier" game and mourns the "financialisation" of AAA
Former Doom producer Andrew Willis criticizes Microsoft's management of franchises like Halo, arguing that the "financialisation" of AAA game development leads to a "dried husk of a product" and brand exhaustion. He contrasts this with Nintendo's perceived brand protection strategy and laments the displacement of creatives by executives focused on short-term gains.
Xbox Game Pass is "extremely poorly managed" and Doom should never have been part of it, says former producer
Former id Software producer Andrew Willis describes Xbox Game Pass as "extremely poorly managed" with a lack of foresight and understanding of the consumer market. He argues that Doom should not have been included on the service, suggesting its inclusion negatively impacted sales and contributed to id Software's layoffs. Willis believes Microsoft struggles to define and measure the success of Game Pass, leading to flawed business decisions.
In a big change for Blizzard, it sounds like the new StarCraft shooter won't be a live-service game
Blizzard has revealed that the new StarCraft game, slated for release in 2030, will be a narrative-driven, open-world shooter with a definitive beginning, middle, and end, departing from the company's recent focus on live-service titles. Project leader Dan Hay described it as a 'box product' that players can purchase and experience fully, with opportunities to explore the world and engage in activities at their own pace between story missions. While acknowledging StarCraft's legacy as an RTS, Blizzard is carefully considering future directions for the franchise.
Fanatical Is Giving Away Another 2TB Steam Machine, And It Only Takes A $1 Mystery Key To Enter
Fanatical is hosting a giveaway where customers can enter for a chance to win a 2TB Steam Machine and Steam Controller by purchasing a $1 mystery key. Each key also provides a Steam game, with potential for grand prizes like $1,000 worth of games or keys to new releases.
Former id Software producer says the team faced the 'worst crunch' in the series' history on Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations: 'There were days where I didn't see my son'
Former id Software producer Andrew Willis revealed that the team experienced severe crunch conditions while developing Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations, describing it as the worst in the series' history. This intense period of overwork, which included days of 12-17 hour shifts, occurred shortly before many developers on the expansion team were laid off by Xbox. The article also touches on the game's sales performance relative to Doom Eternal and the studio's overall health post-layoffs.
The majority of Doom: The Dark Ages' DLC got made 'in three or four months'
Former Id Software producer Andrew Willis described the development of Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations DLC as extremely brutal, with significant crunch time required to complete the majority of the game in three to four months. Willis reported working at least 12 hours daily for two months, with some days reaching 17 hours, and noted that many team members considered it the worst crunch they had experienced. This news follows recent layoffs at Id Software, impacting many developers who had worked on previous titles.
Laid off id Software developer says crunch on Doom: The Dark Ages' Revelations DLC was "brutal" with up to 17-hour days
A former id Software developer described the crunch for Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations DLC as "brutal," with days reaching up to 17 hours. This developer, Andrew Willis, was subsequently laid off by Microsoft along with many other id Software employees shortly after the DLC's release. The article highlights the intense working conditions and the subsequent job losses impacting the studio.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Exclusivity Question Avoided by Xbox CEO
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and other executives have avoided clarifying the exclusivity status of The Elder Scrolls 6. While acknowledging the need for exclusive content, Sharma stated that the game is 'beautiful' when pressed on the matter, and other Xbox strategists have indicated a continued commitment to exclusives.
