Doom and Doom II are getting some massive updates in time for QuakeCon this weekend. Both games are being combined into one listing, and will be getting some new online features. Over on the Steam page, Doom and Doom II are now bundled into one definitive and newly enhanced package. …
Read More »That Cool-Ass Doom: The Dark Ages Shield Has Been Modded Into OG Doom
It didn’t take long for a deft individual to bring the recently revealed Shield Saw from Doom: The Dark Ages to the original Doom. This is no mere decoration, either, as the modded item can be thrown to dice up enemies and also used to rip through them in close-quarters …
Read More »Five More Games Have Been Added To The Video Game Hall Of Fame
The latest inductees to the Strong Museum’s Video Game Hall of Fame have been revealed, as groundbreaking mystery, controversial (at the time) survival-horror, and retro classics are being honored. Asteroids, Myst, SimCity, Ultima, and Resident Evil have been recognized for their cultural impact, and join other landmark games like Barbie …
Read More »2024 Video Game Hall Of Fame Finalists Include Metroid, Resident Evil, And Guitar Hero
This year’s finalists for the Strong Museum’s Video Game Hall of Fame have been announced, highlighting another selection of influential titles. Like previous years, the nominees include games from across multiple eras, including classics like Asteroids, Elite, and Metroid. Released in 1979, Asteroids made the list for its challenging gameplay …
Read More »Valve Makes "Boomer Shooter" An Official Genre On Steam
With literally thousands of games launching on Steam every year, sometimes it can be difficult to find the exact game you’re looking for–especially when that game falls into a larger genre like first-person-shooters. Valve has made it easier for retro-minded shooter fans to find their next game, as the label …
Read More »Get 7 Bethesda Classic Games For Just $12 In This Bundle Deal
Over the years, Bethesda has developed and published some incredible games, as well as a few stinkers like Rogue Warrior, a 2009 shooter that some consider to be one of the worst games ever. If you’re looking to create a Bethesda Best-Of Steam library, you can head on over to …
Read More »John Romero's Autobiography, Doom Guy, Is Out Next Month
John Romero, the co-creator of Doom and Wolfenstein and one of the originators of the First Person Shooter, is releasing a new autobiography on July 18, aptly titled Doom Guy: Life In First Person. Preorders for the hardcover edition are available for $27.49 at Amazon, or you can pre-purchase the …
Read More »Grab 7 PC Games For $20 In Fanatical's Latest Platinum Collection
Fanatical’s Platinum Collection for June 2023 is live, giving you the opportunity to build your own bundle of games on a budget from an eclectic assortment of PC Steam titles. You can grab three games for just $10, five for $15, or seven for $20 with this deal. Build your …
Read More »The Legend Of Doom Rebuilds The Classic NES Zelda Into A Boomer Shooter
Legend of Doom is a mod that rebuilds the original Legend of Zelda in the Doom engine, and you can download and play it for free (with some third-party help). We found out about its existence thanks to artist David Cooper on Twitter, who posted a clip from the mod. …
Read More »John Romero Is Still Working On Yet Another Unofficial Doom Episode
John Romero is one of the fathers of the first-person shooter genre, and that means he can basically do whatever he wants at this point. So, when he announced yet another unofficial episode for the original Doom–a follow-up to 2017’s Sigil–fans were definitely interested. Romero recently showed off a preview …
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