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id co-founder John Carmack revisits Doom at QuakeCon: ‘Still a great game after all these years!’

  • John Carmack revisited and praised the original Doom at QuakeCon.
  • Doom remains influential more than three decades after release.
  • Carmack helped create the genre-defining 1993 shooter.

At QuakeCon, id Software co-founder John Carmack revisited the original Doom and praised its enduring quality, saying it remains “a great game after all these years”. His comments highlight the lasting influence of the 1993 shooter, which helped define the first-person shooter genre and remains a landmark in…

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Feature: Going Platinum: Dreams on PS4 Might Be My Most Bittersweet Plat

  • Dreams’ platinum trophy represents both pride and disappointment for the writer.
  • The game created memorable professional opportunities around Media Molecule.
  • Live support ended in 2023, but its creative community remains active.

The writer reflects on earning the platinum trophy in Media Molecule’s Dreams on PS4, describing it as meaningful but bittersweet because of the game’s later decline in support. Dreams mattered to them both as a long-awaited release from a favourite studio and as a major professional opportunity after…

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Round Up: Every Switch 1 & 2 Game At THQ Nordic’s 2026 Showcase

  • THQ Nordic highlighted four Switch and Switch 2 releases.
  • Reanimal’s first DLC is available now on Switch 2.
  • Gothic III Classic arrives on 24 November 2026.

THQ Nordic’s 2026 Showcase included updates on several games for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, ranging from new downloadable content to karaoke releases and classic role-playing games. The announcements matter because they outline the publisher’s near-term support for both Nintendo platforms, while THQ Nordic also said it has…

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Polyzonia is an ecosystem sim about breathing life into the Amazon rainforest until it can look after itself

  • Polyzonia lets players build a self-sustaining Amazon ecosystem.
  • Players initially manage plants, animals and individual life-cycle events.
  • No release date has been announced; it can be wishlisted on Steam.

Polyzonia is an upcoming ecosystem simulation game set in the Amazon rainforest, where players gradually establish a self-sustaining environment. It matters because it aims to make plants and animals active parts of an interconnected ecosystem rather than simple decorative elements, while giving players direct influence over life cycles…

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Marvel Tokon’s Roster Should Add These 10 Characters You Forgot About

  • Polygon wants stranger Marvel variants in future DLC.
  • Marvel Tokon launched with only 20 playable fighters.
  • Technical and gameplay complaints have affected reception.

Polygon argues that Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls would benefit from more imaginative DLC fighters, particularly unusual comic-book versions of familiar Marvel characters. The game’s 20-character launch roster is seen as limited, while its mixed reception—especially over PC optimisation, slow movement and inconsistent hitboxes—makes future additions important. - Silver…

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Somebody get Robert Pattinson a video game role already

  • Pattinson is argued to be well suited to video game acting.
  • Kojima is suggested as an ideal collaborator.
  • A Physint role remains unconfirmed.

The article argues that Robert Pattinson should take on a video game role, citing his broad acting range, distinctive voice work and experience in effects-heavy films. It matters chiefly as an opinion piece about the growing overlap between film actors and games, rather than as confirmation of any…

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How to get the best battery life from your retro handheld game console

  • NiMH rechargeables are the simplest upgrade for most retro handhelds.
  • Keep a charged spare battery set ready.
  • Treat USB-C battery mods cautiously.

Modern rechargeable batteries can make retro handheld consoles cheaper and easier to use, while reducing disposable-battery waste. The guide recommends choosing battery types and quantities suited to each console, and exercising care with aftermarket USB-C modifications. - NiMH rechargeable batteries, such as Panasonic Eneloop or cheaper IKEA LADDA…

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The indie parkour game from one of the French brothers behind 2024’s best FPS is coming out in just two weeks

  • Indie parkour game launches in two weeks.
  • It is linked to a creator of a praised 2024 FPS.
  • Fast movement is its central appeal.

An independent parkour game made by one of the French brothers associated with a highly regarded 2024 first-person shooter is due to launch in two weeks. The announcement matters because it signals a rapid move from that team’s previous success to a separate, movement-focused project. The article presents…

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Big Walk’s voice chat volume issue has been resolved with its latest patch, but House House are sticking to their guns on its overall design

  • Big Walk’s patch makes quiet microphones easier to hear.
  • Proximity chat’s maximum range remains intentionally limited.
  • House House may consider further voice-chat options later.

House House has released a patch for Big Walk that improves the volume of quieter players’ microphones in its proximity voice chat. The change addresses complaints that friends became difficult to hear even at close range, while preserving a deliberately limited communication range that the studio sees as…

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Take-Two chief says GTA 6 Netflix preview is a ‘must-see event’ akin to a real TV show

  • GTA 6 gameplay preview will debut on Netflix on 27 August.
  • Take-Two calls the broadcast a “must-see” event.
  • GTA 6 is due on PS5 and Xbox Series X in November.

Take-Two Interactive chief executive Strauss Zelnick has described Netflix’s forthcoming extended preview of Grand Theft Auto 6 as a “must-see” event, comparing it to a major television broadcast. The event matters because it is expected to offer the first substantial look at the game’s gameplay, after previous promotional…

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