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Bethesda’s Pete Hines defends not including Deathmatch in Doom Eternal

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In a recent interview, Pete Hines defended the exclusion of Deathmatch modes from Doom Eternal, claiming id Software didn't want to do it just to do it. Deathmatch started with Doom. It went on to become many different and more evolved things, but the core began with Doom way back when and many have felt it to be an integral part of the franchise’s long history. So why isn’t it in Doom Eternal? According to Bethesda’s Pete Hines, there are a number of reasons, but one of the more interesting

Xbox Series X: See How The Console Uses Ray Tracing To Dramatically Improve Graphics

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Microsoft has recently shared a lot of details about the Xbox Series X. This includes a fresh look at how the console's use of hardware accelerated DirectX ray tracing makes next-gen games look even better. Starting off with a definition: ray racing is essentially a technological framework that allows for improved lighting, shadows, and reflections. It also helps create more realistic-sounding audio. In short, it's a way for developers to create "more physically accurate worlds," according to Microsoft.Microsoft says the Xbox Series X is the first-ever console to feature this

Legends of Runeterra Patch Notes 0.9.2 slows Hecarim’s charge

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Time Stamp: March 16, 2020 10:06 PM - Modified On: March 16, 2020 - Published By:
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Legends of Runeterra Patch 0.9.2 just launched and it brings a healthy dose of card changes, including a full rework on Kalista, and a nerf to slow Hecarim's roll. As Legends of Runeterra continues to roll through its open beta period, the meta continues to shift and Riot continues to fine tune with new patches. The Legends of Runeterra Patch Notes 0.9.2 just dropped and with it came a host of changes. Hecarim caught the hard nerf to bust his status as a late game answer to everything, Kalista got

Doom Eternal Doesn’t Have Deathmatch Because It Doesn’t Feel Like Doom Anymore

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Doom Eternal, which releases on March 20, will not have a traditional deathmatch mode, and is instead shipping with its own unique twist on multiplayer: Battle Mode. Deathmatch was the most maligned part of Doom 2016, but since the original 1993 Doom essentially created the mode, some might wonder why the latest game in the series would abandon it.Now, in an interview with Shacknews, Bethesda VP of public relations Pete Hines has explained why Doom Eternal has done away with deathmatch. Hines gave a decisive answer when asked if he

Doom Eternal Doesn’t Have Deathmatch Because The Mode Doesn’t Feel Like Doom Anymore

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Doom Eternal, which releases on March 20, will not have a traditional deathmatch mode, and is instead shipping with its own unique twist on multiplayer: Battle Mode. Deathmatch was the most maligned part of Doom 2016, but since the original 1993 Doom essentially created the mode, some might wonder why the latest game in the series would abandon it.Now, in an interview with Shacknews, Bethesda VP of public relations Pete Hines has explained why Doom Eternal has done away with deathmatch. Hines gave a decisive answer when asked if he

Cyberpunk 2077 on track as CD Projekt RED goes remote in response to COVID-19

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CD Projekt RED is switching to remote work to battle risks of coronavirus, but the studio remains committed to the September 2020 release for Cyberpunk 2077. As the world continues efforts to contain and combat the coronavirus (COVID-19), CD Projekt RED has become the latest to announce it will shift to remote work to ensure the safety of its employees. That said, the Cyberpunk 2077 developer ensured fans that it remains dedicated to delivering a great experience come September 2020, implying Cyberpunk 2077 is still on track for the time

CS:GO hit one million concurrent players last weekend

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CS:GO did quite well for itself last weekend when it hit the milestone of one million concurrent players in a single weekend. CD:GO experienced a milestone over the weekend, which could in fact be due to the spread of coronavirus. Rod "Slasher" Breslau shared a snippet of the a fairly miraculous achievement for the game, as it had reached one million concurrent players. This marked the first time in the history of Counter-Strike that the game had reached such a massive number of players. At the game's 24-hour peak, it

‘Incredible Mandy’ Review – A Minimalist Adventure-Puzzler With a Few Problems

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TouchArcade Rating:Incredible Mandy ($2.99) is an adventure through dreams searching for memories lost, people forgotten, and experiences once treasured. It is a third person platformer with a little bit of combat and a whole lot of environmental puzzles in a semi-open world, sprinkled with collectibles to fill in the story. It, in short, looks really, really interesting. As a fan of platformers, puzzlers, and games featuring minimalist art in general, my interest was immediately piqued. An interesting story? Great art? Solid level design? Altogether, it’s a recipe for absolute success

Xbox Series X: More Details On Backwards Compatibility And Cross-Gen Multiplayer Revealed

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Microsoft has shared even more details on Xbox Series X backwards compatibility and cross-generation multiplayer. In a blog post, Xbox's Jason Ronald said announcing backwards compatibility for Xbox 360 games on Xbox One was "one of the biggest highlights" for him at Xbox. For Xbox Series X, Microsoft wanted to "double down" and do even more for backwards compatibility.The new console will not only play "thousands" of Xbox One, Xbox 360, and Original Xbox games, but these games are said to "play even better" on the new console."The team came

Watch the Nintendo Direct Indie World Showcase livestream here

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Nintendo is getting ready to show off a solid 20 minutes of indie gaming goodness coming to the Switch with the Indie World Showcase. Check out how and when to catch the action. Indies have become an integral part of the Nintendo Switch lineup, and the Indie World Showcase is a spotlight that shares some of the new goods coming. Nintendo just announced a new Direct Indie World Showcase livestream coming tomorrow, which will show off a new collection of quality indie video games coming to the Nintendo Switch online