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There is no discovery on this earth more pure than a closet full of your dad's '90s big box PC games
A Reddit user's discovery of their father's extensive collection of '90s big box PC games has resonated with many, sparking discussions about physical media and shared gaming experiences. The collection includes classics like System Shock 2 and Diablo, alongside more eclectic titles, highlighting a bygone era of PC gaming.
id Founders Attending QuakeCon 2026
The QuakeCon website has announced that the 30th anniversary edition of the convention will feature appearances by original Quake co-founders John Carmack, John Romero, Tom Hall, and Adrian Carmack. Further details about the event's programming are expected soon.
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.
"There was an arrogant assumption that players of shooters didn't want and wouldn't care about a story; we just didn't believe this": Go behind the scenes of Half-Life with legendary Valve designer Marc Laidlaw
Legendary Valve designer Marc Laidlaw discusses the development of Half-Life, revealing early concepts like 'Ivan the Space Biker' and the decision to delay release for a major redesign. He emphasizes Valve's belief that players desired story in shooters, a contrast to the prevailing industry assumption at the time. Laidlaw also touches on the game's technical achievements, innovative AI, and its lasting impact on the first-person shooter genre.
PlayStation Vita: Our Love for a Dead Console
The PlayStation Vita, released in 2011, aimed to bring a home console experience to a handheld device with features like dual analog sticks and an OLED screen. Despite a strong library of JRPGs, fighting games, and indie titles, it struggled against mobile gaming and the Nintendo 3DS due to its high price and proprietary memory cards. However, the console gained a dedicated following through modding, enabling emulation, custom themes, and the use of standard Micro SD cards, preserving its legacy as a beloved handheld.
Gaming’s Violence Debate Hits Critical Mass as Players Question Bloodier Games
A viral Reddit comment sparked a debate about the increasing violence in video games, questioning if modern titles have become excessively gory. The discussion highlights how advancements in technology like ray tracing and VR enhance the visceral impact of in-game violence, prompting comparisons to classic media debates and raising ethical questions about mature storytelling and player experience.
Father of Xbox says PC gamers used to throw drinks at him for daring to suggest "Halo might be a good game"…
Seamus Blackley, often credited as the father of the Xbox, shared an anecdote about promoting Halo: Combat Evolved. He recounted instances where PC gamers, resistant to the idea of console shooters, threw drinks at him. Blackley emphasized that despite the backlash, Halo: Combat Evolved's success on the original Xbox legitimized the first-person shooter genre on consoles.
Fill the gaps in your Bethesda collection with Oblivion, Fallout, Doom, and other classics from just $3 each
Fanatical is offering a "Build Your Own Bethesda Bundle" where players can purchase classic games like The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Fallout 3, Doom, and others for around $3 each. The bundle also includes titles such as The Evil Within, Dishonored, and Wolfenstein, and is available until May 5th.
Doom co-creator John Romero is "not going to stop making games" despite the state of the industry because…
Despite the current challenging state of the video game industry marked by layoffs and concerns over generative AI, Doom co-creator John Romero remains determined to continue making games. He and his wife Brenda Romero, who also runs Romero Games, acknowledge the difficulties but are committed to their craft, finding inspiration in the potential for creating new and exciting projects.
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.
‘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.
A New Quake Trademark Has Been Filed, Should We Be Excited?
ZeniMax Media has filed a new trademark for the Quake name, sparking excitement among fans as the franchise approaches its 30th anniversary. While this filing is likely routine maintenance for the trademark, it coincides with Machine Games' previous tease of Quake-related content and could indicate a future revival of the series.
Business and Finance
ZeniMax Media, the parent company of id Software, has filed a new trademark for the Quake franchise. Separately, Valve reported that over 5,800 games on Steam earned more than $100,000 in revenue during 2025.
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.
Quake gets a new trademark filing, but don't get your hopes up for a reboot
ZeniMax has renewed the trademark for the Quake series. While this action could suggest a potential reboot similar to Doom, it is more likely a routine procedural filing to maintain the trademark.
Sneaky trademark filing suggests id Software might be working on a long-awaited Quake sequel
A new trademark filing by ZeniMax Media, parent company of id Software, suggests a potential new Quake game is in development. While Quake Champions has seen little activity, the filing for the 'QUAKE' name could indicate a reboot or sequel for the influential first-person shooter franchise.
Saturday Postmortems/Retrospectives
This article discusses an obscure Ukrainian Quake clone that predated Stalker and innovated within the first-person shooter genre. The game is highlighted for its contributions to PC gaming history.
A decade before Stalker, this obscure Ukrainian Quake clone was quietly breaking new ground for first-person shooters
Chasm: The Rift, an obscure Ukrainian first-person shooter from 1997 developed by Action Forms, predated S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl and introduced innovative features for its time. Despite its visual similarities to Quake, Chasm utilized a unique homebrew engine and featured surprising elements like detailed dismemberment and a more involved narrative structure for the era, though its gameplay was more methodical and less fluid than its contemporaries.
Don't Stop, Girlypop! review - ChristCenteredGamer
Don't Stop, Girlypop! is a good PC movement shooter that offers an enjoyable experience despite some imperfections. Priced appropriately, it is recommended for players who enjoy similar titles like ULTRAKILL or Quake-like games.
Wolfenstein 3 casting leak reveals new character from Indiana Jones developer
A casting leak for Wolfenstein 3 suggests a new character named Sofiya will be introduced, potentially as a companion to protagonist William 'B.J.' Blazkowicz. MachineGames is reportedly prioritizing the sequel over a rumored Quake reboot, with performance capture scheduled to begin in April and continue into 2027, indicating a likely 2028 release.
