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The Frostpunk 2 PC Special Edition is up for preorder, giving players a collectible patch, keychain, and more in a special box.

Frostpunk 2 is getting a special edition box set on Windows PC — here's where you can preorder

In a (maybe not so) surprising announcement to kick off QuakeCon 2024, Bethesda has revealed that the daddy of all FPS games, Doom and Doom II, will be getting a new, enhanced re-release on all platforms with some brand-new campaign levels. Bundled in one package called DOOM + DOOM II, this latest port will include not only all of the original levels but several official expansions and even some unofficial ones.

Doom and Doom II are getting an enhanced re-release with brand-new campaign levels

If you haven’t played Doom or Doom II for a while — or ever — a new rerelease that Bethesda surprise-dropped (sorta) on Thursday might be the perfect excuse to jump into the classic games. The rerelease, which combines both games into one package called Doom + Doom II and is a free update for anyone who already owns Doom (1993) or Doom II, offers a long list of great new features — including a brand-new single-player episode and online, cross-platform deathmatch multiplayer.

Doom and Doom II get a ‘definitive’ rerelease that’s packed with upgrades

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XBOX offers added bonuses every week for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, but the latest freebie is available for all Xbox console owners. Every weekend Xbox Game Pass Core and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can enjoy free game trials with Free Play Days. Free Play Days includes unlimited game trials...

Xbox players can grab Elder Scrolls Online for free with no strings attached plus two more games

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Secret Agent Clank could be heading to new PlayStation consoles.

PlayStation Seemingly Leaks Next PSP Re-Release for PS5 and PS4

There are three new games for Game Pass subscribers until mid-August - including two remakes for fans of retro games and a new release that will be included in Microsoft's gaming subscription directly on release. Microsoft has announced the games that will be added to the Xbox Game Pass by...

Three new games for the Xbox Game Pass, including a brand new title

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Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

Most who actually love gaming, rather than the tribalism that comes with it, will admit that the 'Console Wars' are silly and childish. To breathe life into them ever-slightly, it's fair to say that on the grand scale of things, PlayStation is usually the company among the big three that tends to come out on top more often than not, with the biggest swaying factor being the long list of PlayStation exclusives over the years.

10 Best PS5 Games Of All Time

Webfleet's Sam Clark and Kevin Brooker set off for their record-breaking voyage at 2 a.m. in the previously mentioned Ford Mach-E (extended-range, 91 kWh). They knew full well that their trip ahead would be perilous, to say the least, considering that the previous record was already set sky-high at 563 miles - almost 200 more than the Mach-E's WLTP range.

Ford Mustang Mach-E covers 570 miles on a single charge, shattering EV range record

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Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

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On June 27, a pair was spotted roaming hospitals on Alton Parkway , where multiple victims reported their wallets had been stolen, according to the Irvine Police Department . The victims later found fraudulent charges on their bank accounts, including transactions at the Target on Jamboree Rd.

Two suspects stole wallets at Irvine hospitals then used the credit cards at a Target store

Android Google Pixel Smartphone Smartwatch Software. Google will launch a slew of new Pixel devices next week, having already introduced its Chromecast replacement and a new Nest Learning Thermostat yesterday. For now, the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL are expected to arrive alongside a smaller Pixel 9 Pro, as well as a successor to last year's Pixel Fold called the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Moreover, Google's August 13 event should be the first official time that a new pair of Pixel Buds Pro earbuds are shown, as well as two Pixel Watch 2 (curr. $329.99 on Amazon) successors.

New updates rolling out to Google Pixel smartphones and smartwatches running Android 14

Microsoft has revealed the first batch of games heading to Xbox Game Pass in August 2024. In an Xbox Wire post, Microsoft confirmed Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Mafia: Definitive Edition, and Creatures of Ava will be added to the subscription service. All of these will be available to subscribers via PC, Xbox, and Xbox Cloud Gaming (if you are an Ultimate tier subscriber). The first of these three games, Creatures of Ava, will be available to Game Pass subscribers starting August 7.

Microsoft Confirms Xbox Game Pass August 2024 Wave 1 Lineup

If you are looking for a flip phone, then the new Motorola Razr+ 2024 might be worth taking a look at. It is waterproof and super stable. However, it does suffer a little when it comes to its performance. We have summarized our test results for you. Of course, cell...

The Motorola Razr+ 2024 has lots of new features, but it isn't without its weaknesses

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

The God of War Ragnarok PC file is over twice the size of the PlayStation 5 version.

God of War Ragnarok Requires Nearly 200GB on Steam

Did you think Bethesda was really done with DOOM and DOOM II? Yes, dear readers, it would seem that the time has come for yet another return to both of these iconic games. Revealed at QuakeCon, a single release of both DOOM + DOOM II is available for download right now, and it brings with it a bevy of upgrades, enhancements, and new content. Take a look:

QuakeCon: Enhanced, Definitive Rereleases of DOOM and DOOM II Out Now

Mafia: Definitive Edition and Crash Bandicoot lead this month's free Xbox Game Pass games.

Xbox Game Pass members getting hard-hitting open-world remake for free

This article explains how to get 120 frames per second—which you'll also see as "FPS" or "Hz"–on PS5. Not every game on PS5 supports this option, so while you can prep your console for it, it won't work for every title. How to Turn On 120 FPS on...

How to Get 120 FPS on PS5

Neople and Nexon unveiled a brand-new look at The First Berserker: Khazan as they unleashed the first 15 minutes of the game. It announces that The First Berserker: Khazan is launching in 2025 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). Another trailer, called 'Unveil the Universe', has several developers give a behind-the-scenes look at the game's background, lore, and development.

The First Berserker: Khazan unleashes it madness on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in 2025; new 15-minute gameplay trailer and Behind the Scenes video released

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Bethesda's new DOOM Anthology pack now available for pre-order, includes 5-inch LED-lit BFG replica and costs $79.99

Bethesda has announced the release of the DOOM Anthology on October 22, 2024, featuring six games from the iconic franchise. The collection will be launched for...

Bethesda's new DOOM Anthology pack now available for pre-order, includes 5-inch LED-lit BFG replica and costs $79.99

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