DOOM: The Dark Ages
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DOOM: The Dark Ages DLC “Revelations” announced
Bethesda Softworks and id Software announced the "Revelations" DLC for DOOM: The Dark Ages, launching July 7th with new levels, puzzles, and demons, alongside the free "Ripatorium 3.0" update. The DLC introduces the Chain Spear for enhanced combat and mobility, with additional content for Premium and Collector's Bundle owners. DOOM: The Dark Ages is available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Game Pass.
DOOM: The Dark Ages' Campaign DLC Looks Sick, and It's Out Very Soon on PS5
DOOM: The Dark Ages - Revelations, the long-promised DLC for DOOM: The Dark Ages, has been fully revealed and will release for PlayStation 5 on July 7th. The expansion features new levels, puzzles, demons, and a new Chain Spear combat system.
Everything Announced at Xbox Showcase 2026
The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featured numerous announcements, including Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Persona 6. Several new games and DLCs were revealed, with many slated for 2026 and 2027 releases across PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Microsoft also celebrated Xbox's 25th anniversary with a special edition console.
After a week of playing on nothing but Panther Lake laptops, it's safe to say that Intel has its gaming mojo back
Intel's new Panther Lake mobile processors, specifically the Core Ultra Series 3, show significant promise for gaming on thin and light laptops. Despite past struggles, these chips, featuring integrated Arc B390 GPUs, deliver impressive frame rates in demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Path of Exile 2 at 1080p, even performing comparably to discrete GPUs like the Nvidia RTX 4050. Performance remains consistent on battery power, and while ray tracing is not viable, features like XeSS offer a good balance of visual quality and performance.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE review - a new mid-range graphics card champion
The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is a new mid-range graphics card offering strong performance at 1440p and capable 4K gaming for its price point. While it features less VRAM than higher-end cards, it provides a compelling cost-per-frame value, positioning it as a strong competitor against Nvidia's offerings in its segment.
Nvidia announces that a DLSS 4.5 update for Ray Reconstruction is finally on its way, promising better ray-traced and path-traced graphics for 'similar performance' as the old model
Nvidia announced an upcoming update for DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction, which will integrate its AI-powered ray tracing denoiser with the newer transformer-based upscaling algorithm. This update, expected in August, will be available in at least 27 games, including Cyberpunk 2077 and Alan Wake 2, promising improved lighting accuracy and temporal stability without sacrificing performance.
DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction Improvements Detailed, Out in August
Nvidia has detailed its upcoming DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction technology, set to launch in August for all Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs. This new iteration utilizes a second-generation transformer model to enhance image quality in games employing ray tracing and path tracing. The technology unifies denoising with DLSS Super Resolution, offering improved performance and visual fidelity by generating higher-quality pixels in noisy ray-traced frames.
Alienware dropped the single most desirable OLED gaming monitor on the planet
Alienware has unveiled the AW3926QW, a 39-inch 5K OLED gaming monitor with a 165Hz refresh rate, capable of reaching 330Hz at a lower resolution. The display features RGB stripe OLED technology for enhanced image quality and includes a KVM switch. Alienware also announced other new monitors, including the AW3426DW and LCD models AW3426DWM and AW3226DWM, all set to launch this summer.
30+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Days of Play Sale
The PlayStation Store's Days of Play sale is offering discounts on numerous PS5 and PS4 games until June 10th. This guide highlights recommended titles, including Assassin's Creed Shadows, Battlefield 6, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, all of which have received high scores and are at their lowest prices.
30+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Days of Play Sale (North America/Europe)
The PlayStation Store's Days of Play sale is offering discounts on numerous PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles until June 10th. This guide highlights recommended games that have received high scores, with many reaching new lowest-ever prices.
NVIDIA driver 610.43.02 arrives for Linux with Vulkan upgrades, DRM colour pipeline API support
NVIDIA has released driver version 610.43.02 for Linux, introducing new Vulkan extensions and support for the DRM color pipeline API. This update includes performance improvements for Starfield and fixes a regression in Doom: The Dark Ages. The driver also adds support for mmap on DMABUF file descriptors and FP16 EGL framebuffer configurations on Wayland.
On Sale
The official Bethesda Gear Store is holding a sale for DOOM: The Dark Ages. Specific sale items are available for purchase to celebrate the game's first anniversary.
PC Game Pass Revenue Growth Outpaces Traditional Console Market In 2026
Microsoft's Q3 2026 earnings reveal a significant decline in Xbox hardware revenue, contrasting with the surge in the PC gaming market. The company is recalibrating its strategy to prioritize PC Game Pass, lowering its subscription price to attract the vast PC player base and combat high churn rates by focusing on esports and live service games for retention.
Mailbox: Tomodachi Teachings, 'Mainline' Mario, The Artist Formerly Known As Waluigi - Nintendo Life Letters
This month's Nintendo Life Mailbox features discussions on the inspirational nature of Tomodachi Life, the untapped potential of Waluigi for a dedicated game, and the classification of 'mainline' Mario titles. Readers also share their thoughts on Nintendo's GameShare feature and express desires for specific game remakes and ports.
MercurySteam announces 'difficult and painful' job cuts as its God of War-inspired hack 'n' slash…
MercurySteam has announced a workforce adjustment process, described as difficult and painful, in the same week its latest game, Blades of Fire, launched on Steam. The God of War-inspired action-adventure game had previously underperformed commercially, leading to an anticipated write-off by publisher 505 Games. Blades of Fire has recently received a 2.0 update on Steam, introducing new features and Steam Deck support.
One Year Later, DOOM: The Dark Ages DLC Is Nowhere to Be Seen
One year after the release of DOOM: The Dark Ages, the promised campaign DLC has yet to launch, leaving players who purchased the Premium Edition frustrated. While the base game is now heavily discounted, the expansion, described by game director Hugo Martin as "basically like a sequel," remains unrevealed. Fans are debating the long wait on Reddit, with some understanding the complexities of game development and others expressing impatience.
Entire Doom series is up to 90% off on Steam but you've got to be quick
Steam 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.
Doom is 10 years old today, and you can pick it up for just $2 on Steam
The 2016 reboot of Doom is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and Bethesda Softworks is offering the game for a limited time on Steam for $2, a 90% discount. Other Doom titles are also on sale, with prices ranging from $2 to $23.09, but the 2016 version is the cheapest and a highly recommended purchase.
As Xbox 'Reevaluates' Exclusives, Its Hellblade 2 PS5 Port Is Considered a Success
Microsoft is reevaluating its approach to game exclusivity as new lead Asha Sharma aims to improve the Xbox brand. Titles already ported to PlayStation 5, such as Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 and Forza Horizon 5, are considered successful, with Ninja Theory reporting a profit for Hellblade 2's PS5 release. The company is now focusing on future projects, while also considering future PS5 ports for games like Forza Horizon 6.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Switch 2 is further proof that Nintendo's latest can tackle the biggest…
The Nintendo Switch 2 is proving capable of handling major third-party releases, with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle being a recent impressive port. Despite lower resolution targets and graphical settings compared to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, the game's visual fidelity and performance are well-preserved thanks to the id Tech 7 engine and DLSS capabilities. MachineGames has effectively navigated the console's limitations, offering a strong experience that plays to its strengths.
