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Doom co-creator John Romero worked on a Pokemon-like MMO that taught you maths, but "felt like you were playing…
Doom co-creator John Romero discussed Project Redwood, an unreleased MMO that combined elements of World of Warcraft and Pokemon with an educational focus on math. The game aimed to provide a less intimidating experience for younger players than traditional MMOs, with creatures trained and used to fend off robots. Developed in the late 2000s by Slipgate Ironworks and Gazillion Entertainment, the project ultimately fell into development purgatory.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says Doom is the most influential game ever made, and now I really want to ask him whether he…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated on the Lex Fridman podcast that Doom is the most influential game ever made. Huang, a prominent tech figure, expressed his strong belief in Doom's lasting impact on gaming culture and beyond. The article reflects on this sentiment and shares a personal anecdote about the game's widespread recognition.
Video Game Adaptations That Struggled to Work on Film and in Anime
This article examines numerous video game adaptations in film and anime that failed to capture the essence of their source material. Common issues include poor storytelling, miscasting, and a failure to replicate interactive elements, leading to disappointing results for fans and critics alike.
Pinball FX - Bethesda Pinball Review | TheXboxHub
The Pinball FX Bethesda Pinball collection adds three tables inspired by Fallout, DOOM, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, developed by Zen Studios. These tables authentically capture the essence of each franchise, featuring elements like character customization and in-game references. While requiring the base Pinball FX game, the DLC offers a deep and engaging pinball experience for fans of Bethesda's universes.
Nintendo reveals recent backwards compatibility fixes for Nintendo Switch software
Nintendo has released fixes for several Nintendo Switch games experiencing backwards compatibility issues on the Nintendo Switch 2. Games like Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age, DOOM, and Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe are now functioning correctly. However, Pizza Tower and Laysara: Summit Kingdom are still facing progression problems on the newer hardware.
Last Chance to Buy These 60+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Spring Sale
The PlayStation Store's Spring Sale offers discounts on over 60 PS5 and PS4 games, with deals running until April 22, 2026. This guide highlights recommended titles that have received at least a 7/10 score, many at their lowest prices ever.
60+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Refreshed Spring Sale (North America/Europe)
The PlayStation Store's Spring Sale is currently active and features over 60 discounted games for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The sale includes a curated list of recommended titles, many of which are at their lowest prices ever, and will run until April 22, 2026.
Nintendo Switch 2 handheld boost mode is great but it does impact battery life
The Nintendo Switch 2 features a 'handheld boost' mode that improves resolution and framerate for original Nintendo Switch games, similar to docked mode. However, this feature significantly impacts battery life, reducing playtime by over an hour in some cases, as demonstrated by a user playing Doom. Players must manually enable this mode in settings.
Gamer Discovers Dad’s Incredible PC Gaming Legacy After His Passing
A Reddit user discovered their late father's extensive PC gaming library, which included classics like Doom, Half-Life, and SimCity. The user shared fond memories of their father, known as 'Mad Max,' playing these games and highlighted the importance of PC gaming's history and the generational connection it fostered.
Oscars' two biggest actors had major video game roles early in their careers
Oscar winners Jessie Buckley and Michael B. Jordan have notable early careers in video games. Buckley, who won Best Actress, previously starred in Supermassive Games' The Devil In Me, providing voice and motion capture. Jordan, a Best Actor winner, voiced characters in Gears Of War 3 and starred in VR titles like Wilson's Heart and Creed: Rise To Glory, also expressing a long-standing passion for first-person shooters.
‘Rise Eterna War’, ‘As Per My Last Email’, Plus Today’s Other Releases and Sales – TouchArcade
The 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 – TouchArcade
Composer 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.
Pokémon Pokopia Makes a Case for the Switch 2's Mouse M... | TAG
Pokémon Pokopia has surprisingly convinced a reviewer that the Nintendo Switch 2's mouse controls are a worthwhile feature, moving beyond initial skepticism. The article also touches on Zoo Fighter, a game with a social change mission, and a retrospective on the unsettling 90s thriller 'The Comfort of Strangers'.
Dwayne Johnson's Doom was so bad that one of his co-stars is surprised it didn't end their own career:…
Actress Rosamund Pike reflected on the 2005 film adaptation of Doom, starring Dwayne Johnson, calling it a 'catastrophe' and a 'bomb' that could have ended her career. She recalled accepting the role while filming Pride and Prejudice, humorously noting her confidence in taking on the zombie-killing role on Mars.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
Actor Deobia Oparei, who starred in the 2005 Doom movie, has stated that the film was one of the worst ever made and nearly ended his career. He expressed regret over his involvement in the project.
Doom Actor Says 2005 Movie Was One Of The Worst Ever Made, Could Have Ended Her Career
Actress Rosamund Pike, who starred in the 2005 Doom movie, has described it as one of the worst films ever made and a project that nearly ended her career. She reflected on her discomfort working on the film alongside Dwayne Johnson and noted that despite its poor reception, neither her career nor Johnson's were significantly harmed.
DEFECT is Now Being Published by NC America
NC America, the US division of NCSoft, has announced it will publish the upcoming cyberpunk shooter DEFECT, developed by emptyvessel. While a release date has not been set, both companies expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting NCSoft's support for the game's single-player experience and its potential in the competitive FPS market. The game will feature team-based multiplayer matches and a HUD-less single-player mode, with music by Mick Gordon.
Evening Tech Bits
Intel has released version 3.0.0 of its XeSS SDK, a technology aimed at improving frame rates through AI upscaling. The article also touches on a separate, experimental project involving a biocomputer trained on human brain cells that has learned to play the game Doom.
Young Gamers Never Lived Through the Violent Games Moral Panic
Younger generations of gamers have never experienced the moral panics surrounding video game violence in the 1990s and 2000s, unlike older gamers who faced political scrutiny and societal stigma. This historical amnesia highlights gaming's significant cultural integration but also risks a lack of understanding regarding the fragility of its current acceptance.
Can it play Doom? This biocomputer built on human brain cells just learned to shoot demons, but not everyone's…
Cortical Labs has developed a biocomputer, the CL1, utilizing 200,000 human neurons on a microchip, which has learned to play the video game Doom. The system directly interfaces with the game, interpreting electrical stimulation patterns from the neurons as motor commands to navigate and shoot. While the biocomputer can perform these actions, there is ongoing debate about whether this constitutes true 'playing' or 'learning' as the performance is rudimentary.
