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  • The soundtrack for DOOM has earned a major place in gaming history with its addition to the United States Library of Congress National Recording Registry. That recognition puts it alongside a very small group of video game works that have received the same honor, highlighting just how influential this music has been not only within…

  • Bethesda has announced that enhanced, definitive rereleases of the iconic games DOOM and DOOM II are now available for download or upgrade. Revealed at QuakeCon, the new release includes a wealth of upgrades and new content, with the package offering a total of 187 mission maps and 43 deathmatch maps. Some of the enhancements include…

  • Bethesda has surprise-released an updated combination of Doom and Doom II, aptly named “Doom + Doom II”. The re-release, a free update for current owners of the original games, includes a new single-player episode along with the ability to play online cross-platform deathmatch multiplayer. The package also includes an array of add-ons like Sigil, an…

  • The iconic game, Doom, was recently converted into an ASCII version and played by 1,000 simultaneous Twitch viewers in an entertaining experiment led by YouTuber ThePrimeagen. The video recording contains complex information about the conversion and compression processes that enabled the classic FPS to be playable via a chat log, intriguing yet challenging for those…

  • Doom: The Dark Ages, a medieval prequel to the iconic franchise, was officially unveiled at Xbox Games Showcase, with a release set for 2025. Developed by id Software and Bethesda Studios, this installment introduces unique weapons and mechanics while maintaining the traditional Doom gameplay, featuring an endless horde of foes to vanquish. This title, anticipated…

  • It’s a book about first-person shooters! I’m really into the idea, especially since it’s focusing on the 90s era. The book still has a TBD release date, but can’t wait to see more. According to the Video Game Library, the book will provide “An in-depth look at the early years of one of the most…