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Doom Just Received One Of The Highest Cultural Honors In The US
The original Doom soundtrack by Robert Prince has been added to the US Library of Congress's National Recording Registry, recognizing its cultural and historical significance. The soundtrack is honored for its "adrenaline-fueled" composition and technical innovation during an era of limited resources. This recognition places Doom's music alongside other significant cultural artifacts.
Doom Just Received One Of The Highest Cultural Honors In The US
The original Doom soundtrack by Robert Prince has been added to the US Library of Congress's National Recording Registry, recognizing its cultural and historical significance. The soundtrack, created by id Software during an era of technical limitations, is celebrated for its "adrenaline-fueled" and "riff-shredding" accompaniment to the genre-defining first-person shooter.
Sunday Interviews
This article discusses the video game series Doom in an interview with author Mat Bradley-Tschirgi, featured on the Matt Chat YouTube channel. The content is presented as a video thanks to Ant.
On Sale
The official Bethesda Gear Store is holding a Doom: Dark Ages Sale, offering discounts on various items. Specific deals include 25% off PIGFACE on Steam and 30% off Slots & Daggers on Steam.
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.
National Recording Registry adds 1993 Doom soundtrack album
The original soundtrack for the 1993 video game Doom, composed by Bobby Prince, has been added to the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress. This induction recognizes the soundtrack's cultural and historical significance.
Games Inbox: Is Forza Horizon the best arcade racer franchise?
Readers discuss the Forza Horizon series, questioning its standing as the best arcade racer due to a lack of competition. Other topics include Warner Bros.' handling of The Lord of the Rings games, the sound design of Doom, and the embargo timing for game reviews.
Evening Audio Files
The original Doom soundtrack has been officially added to the Library of Congress, recognizing its cultural significance. Separately, Spotify is reportedly exploring integration with Apple's technology to enhance podcast support.
The original Doom soundtrack joins 'our national playlist' in the US Library of Congress
The soundtrack for the original Doom has been inducted into the United States Library of Congress's National Recording Registry. Composer Bobby Prince's work is recognized for its cultural and historical importance, joining other notable recordings like Taylor Swift's 1989 and the Super Mario Bros. theme. The induction highlights the significant impact of video game music on national heritage.
The original Doom soundtrack is officially in the Library of Congress
The original soundtrack for the video game Doom has been officially added to the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry. This marks a significant recognition of video game music as a cultural artifact, alongside other inductees like Beyoncé's 'Single Ladies' and Taylor Swift's '1989'.
Doom becomes third game to have its soundtrack preserved by Library of Congress
The soundtrack for the original 1993 game Doom has been added to the US Library of Congress's National Recording Registry, making it the third video game soundtrack to receive this honor. This preservation recognizes the cultural and historical importance of the iconic heavy metal-inspired music composed by Bobby Prince.
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.
'90s virtual reality, Battlefield 2142, and Total War: This month in PC Gamer 10, 20, and 30 years ago
This article looks back at PC Gamer magazine issues from May 1996, May 2006, and May 2016, highlighting cover stories and notable news from those periods. It revisits predictions about virtual reality and online gaming, discusses sequels like Battlefield 2142, and covers the launch of Total War: Warhammer and the early days of VR technology.
It's time to set the record straight: Doomguy's armor does not have a tummy window, his shirt just got ripped
This article clarifies that Doomguy's iconic armor from the original Doom does not feature a deliberate 'tummy window,' but rather a ripped shirt exposing his abs, a detail stemming from Don Punchatz's cover art. While subsequent games and fan art have often depicted this as an intentional design choice, John Romero confirmed that the torn shirt was an artistic decision by Punchatz, not an in-game feature.
The new Steam Controller from Valve is out now - some early thoughts
Valve'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.
Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 47
This article highlights several lesser-known games deserving of attention, including the experimental phonetic adventure 'Ginger,' the six-degrees-of-freedom shooter 'Sublevel Zero Redux,' and the massive multiplayer online game 'PlanetSide 2.' Writers discuss their unique mechanics and appeal to niche audiences.
Meat Engine – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Meat Engine is a sci-fi boomer shooter inspired by classic titles like Quake and Doom, featuring fast-paced retro combat. Players take on the role of a bioweapon tasked with eliminating a monarch within a planet-sized sentient biomass. A beta demo is available for download on PC via Steam.
It runs Doom: AI chatbot edition
The article explores the recurring question of whether artificial intelligence chatbots are capable of running the classic video game Doom. This serves as a benchmark for testing the capabilities of new AI technologies.
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DOOM soundtrack composer Bobby Prince has returned home after a period in intensive care. The news was shared on the Doomworld forums, with thanks extended to Frans.
Into the Black
Composer Bobby Prince, known for the Doom soundtrack, has been released from the ICU and is now recovering at home. The article notes his critical condition and subsequent recovery, thanking medical professionals.