A creative project where a receipt printer was modified to display and run the game DOOM, involving OS changes and scripting to print game frames, showcasing an unusual way to play classic games on unconventional hardware.
Clever developers successfully ran Doom on an ESA satellite, using real Earth images captured by the satellite as the game's backdrop, demonstrating an impressive feat of space-based game porting and innovative use of satellite imagery.
Ólafur Waage successfully ported the classic game Doom to the ESA's OPS-SAT satellite by hacking its onboard systems and using its camera to capture gameplay, marking a notable achievement in orbital computing experiments and demonstrating innovative ways to utilize satellite hardware.
A DIY project demonstrates that a $35 vape with a Cortex-M4 MCU can run DOOM by using a screenshare firmware to connect to a PC, hinting at future possibilities of gaming on vaping devices.
Doom: The Dark Ages has introduced a new, challenging mode called the Ripatorium, allowing players to test their skills against up to 60 enemies in an endless mode, with new difficulty options and updates to enhance gameplay, providing a fresh reason to dive back into the game despite its tough challenges.
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Players can earn a limited-time QuakeCon 2025 DOOM Slayer skin by linking their Bethesda.net account and playing DOOM: The Dark Ages between August 7 and September 1, with rewards arriving within 48 hours, coinciding with the new Ripatorium arena mode in Update 2.
Fallout: Bakersfield is an impressive fan-made Doom mod built with GZDoom that combines classic Fallout vibes with modern gameplay mechanics, and although it looks like an official game, it is a non-commercial project in development with no release date announced.
A developer has revealed a new trailer for Fallout: Bakersfield, a fan-made Doom total conversion mod that recreates Fallout 1's Necropolis with modern graphics and aesthetics, blending Doom and Fallout styles. The project is about 60% complete, free to play, and its release date is still uncertain, with a possible year of 2027. The mod showcases impressive visuals and a faithful tone, but fans will have to wait longer for its release amid ongoing official Fallout game developments.
Fallout: Bakersfield, a highly impressive fan-made mod transforming the classic Doom game into a Fallout-themed experience with stunning HD visuals and excellent animation, has generated excitement among fans, although its release date is still unknown.
A 30-year-old SNES port of DOOM has been upgraded using a custom 'Super FX 3' chip, built into a Raspberry Pi, boosting performance from 10fps to nearly 20fps, restoring missing content, adding new features like force feedback, and improving gameplay, making it a more complete and polished experience for retro gaming enthusiasts.
A guide demonstrates how to run Doom (2016) on the Radxa Orion O6, an ARMv9 motherboard, by using an x86 emulation layer and compatibility tools, showcasing a complex but successful hack to play modern Windows games on ARM hardware.
Doom: The Dark Ages is a chaotic, lore-light shooter that emphasizes demon-killing and gameplay variety over story coherence, with players taking on the role of the unstoppable Doom Slayer using an upgraded arsenal and melee combat to slaughter demons across various settings.
Nintendo Switch eShop is offering significant discounts on numerous titles, including the lowest prices ever for Doom, Penny’s Big Breakaway, and more, with many games available at less than $10.
Randy Linden, known for porting Doom to the SNES in 1995, is collaborating with Limited Run Games to release an updated version of the game using a new "Super FX 3" chip. This enhanced version will include previously missing content, new features like full-motion video and rumble support, and a larger memory capacity. The project aims for a 2025 release, with potential for the chip to be used in other SNES games.
The upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on June 8 is highly anticipated, with potential announcements including Gears 6, an Xbox handheld device, a new Doom game titled "Doom: The Dark Ages," and possibly new Xbox hardware. Fans are also eager for updates on other Xbox titles like Fable, The Outer Worlds 2, and Perfect Dark.