There’s a Donkey Kong Country mod for Doom

Demo now playable I sometimes forgetjust how crazyDoommodders can get. Here’s a firm reminder. This is a total-conversion modby DooMero that, well, you see … it’s theDonkey Kong Countryexperience rebuilt inGZDoom. Which is to say it’s a platformer using sprites and music from the SNES trilogy, not some half-assed first-person shooter with Kremlings running around. To be clear, this doesn’t look particularly fun, but I’m impressed all the same. Confused and impressed....

May 19, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · Amber Watkins

True co-op is making sure nobody kills your buddy while he pees

Podtoid 375 It’s Podtoid, the podcast in which some dudes talk about some things. Sometimes it’s video games! This time around, Steven Hansen relayed a story fromPlayerUnknown’s Battlegroundsin which he had his loyal squadmate Jordan Devore cover him while he made a quick pit stop in the ol’ water closet. Other topics include Brett’s new PC that isn’t getting any action yet, how to get rid of your gaming ghosts and make $5000 in the process,Micro Machines World Series,Get Even, and how exactly a blast from a powerful jet engine would kill you....

May 19, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Haley Harvey

Ultimate GHOUL://RE Quinque Tier List [NEW BUFFS AND NERFS]

Updated on April 14, Added: New info about quinque buffs and nerfs from the last update. If you’re venturing into the cold, hard world ofGHOUL://RE, you’re not going to have much fun unless you pick up a Quinque, the main weapon you’ll be using. To make things a bit hard, not all Quinques are created the same. That’s where myGHOUL://REQuinque tier listcomes into play. You’ll be able to get the best gear and prevail in no time, trust me....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · David Martinez

Valve says piracy is a ‘non issue’

Piracy debates reappear with such regularity that you could set your watch by them, and they typically go the same way. A studio sayssomething about piracy, huge arguments rage for a few days, then Valve weighs in with the final word. We’re at the Valve stage yet again, with Gabe Newell stating that piracy is a “non-issue” for his company. “If a pirate offers a product anywhere in the world, 24/7, purchasable from the convenience of your personal computer, and the legal provider says the product is region-locked, will come to your country three months after the US release, and can only be purchased at a brick and mortar store, then the pirate’s service is more valuable,” explained Newell....

May 19, 2025 · 2 min · 225 words · Julie Martinez

Vaporize bad dudes with the Particle Cannon in Wolfenstein

Inhaling the gutter glitter — California cornflakes, bazulco, candycaine — isn’t a healthy choice. Yet, blow is probably safer than sucking Nazi water, which is exactly what B.J. Blazkowicz will have to do after lighting up an enemy with the Particle Cannon in Raven Software’sWolfenstein. It’s a big mean gun, folks. And we totally have footage of it. Hit the break to witness some hardcore Nazi vaporization and hallucinogenic hues. I’m beginning to think that the newWolfensteinmight just be one big videogame trip....

May 19, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Steven Brooks

Watch along as we play Gravity Daze on the PS Vita

A brand new demo forGravity Dazejust hit the Japanese PlayStation Store last night, so we thought we’d let you watch on as we go through it. It’s not a long demo, as it’s supposed to serve as a taste of the upcoming Vita game. You have have heard this game calledGravity Rush, as that is its western name. If you missed our preview, know that this is a beautiful action/adventure that plays with gravity, letting you switch it on and off as you please....

May 19, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Jamie Calhoun

Who dies in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (PS5)

Death is an overarching theme inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2. Peter,Miles, and several others are struggling to deal with the loss of loved ones. With the psychopathic Kraven on the loose and literally hunting people with the intent of killing them, we’re going to see a body count before this adventure is over. So, which characters end their subscription with life and set up a permanent reservation six feet under? SPOILERS BELOW Confirmed Dead Scorpion– The first kill seen inMarvel’s Spider-Man2is Scorpion....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 540 words · Sarah Page

World of Horror will leave early access in Summer 2023

When you’re strange… Publisher Ysbryd Gameshas announcedthat its creepy, lo-fi RPGWorld of Horrorwill finally exit its Early Access status in the summer of 2023 — Soon thereafter, the pointillistic petrifier (oh yes) will receive its long-awaited official launch on PlayStation, PC, and Nintendo Switch platforms. Developed by one-man Polish studio Panstasz, World of Horror is a graphic adventure horror title in the vein of classic DOS and Amiga text adventures such asPersonal Nightmare, WaxWorks,andElvira: Mistress of the Dark, blended with a meticulously itchy aesthetic that blends the horrors of manga artists such as Junji Ito with intricate, but rudimentary, MS Paint visuals....

May 19, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Kathryn Cooper

WoW: The War Within Dark Ranger Hunter Hero Talents

InWorld of Warcraft: The War Within, one of the new Hero Talents for the Hunter class is the Dark Ranger. It is one of the three Hero Talents available for Hunter alongside the Pack Leader and Sentinel. Dark Ranger is available to both Beast Mastery and Marksmanship Hunters. Here are all of the Hero Talents for Dark Ranger Hunter inWoW: The War Within. All Dark Ranger Hunter Hero Talents The Dark Ranger embraces hatred and strikes from the shadows, assaulting its enemies with necrotic, shadow-empowered abilities....

May 19, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Elizabeth Hall

You could play Cyberpunk 2077 in ‘GTA mode’, but CDPR hopes you dig deeper

CDPR encouraging adventure over carnage Last week,the first episode of “Night City Wire”offered up a fresh new trailer for the incomingCyberpunk 2077.One noticeable factor about this preview was that it wasveryaction-oriented, filled with blazing barrels, squealing wheels, drive-by gun fights and even a spot of fisticuffs, emphasising that life in Night City is far from dull, or safe for that matter. Despite this explosive preview, CD Projekt RED has noted that its tech-noir RPG has far more to offer than an excess of Hollywood action, specifically stating that while wanton mayhemisa viable option, the developer thinks it’s more likely that players will find themselves attuning to the exploration, conversation, and interpersonal relationships on offer over the non-stop lock ‘n’ load of most open-world crime titles....

May 19, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Rebecca Nguyen

Zynga lays off five percent of its full-time employees

Boston studio shut down, others face closure There were a number of layoffs atZyngatoday, as you might have heard from employees who were affected and quickly spread the word. An internal note from CEO Mark Pincus confirms much of what’s been said about the significant changes that took place. For starters, Zynga Boston is being closed. Closures have been proposed for the company’s Japan and UK studios, and layoffs are also hitting the studio in Austin....

May 19, 2025 · 2 min · 239 words · Daniel Rich

‘A game is a game is a game’: Xbox One’s indie strategy

Happy trees Speaking toGame Informerin this video, Chris Charla, director of independent developers at Xbox, offers a few more details about Microsoft’s plans on working with indie developers on its new console. This is especially important after Microsoft changed its original plan and allowed for self-publishing on the console. Charla notes that being a registered developer, a necessity to publish, “just means that they have basically signed some forms and gotten us to send them some dev kits,” which doesn’t sound overly prohibitive....

May 19, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · James Lawson

All endings in AI Limit and how to unlock them

As you explore the wastelands in the boots of Arrisa, you’ll come across different questlines inAI Limit. How you tackle them will end up influencing the story’s ultimate outcome, and this guide will brief you about all three endings of the game. How to get AI Limit Ending 1: The End of Childhood The End of Childhoodcan be considered the normal ending for your campaign, and most players will finish on this one....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Leah Long