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The creator of the original Prince of Persia talks about his ambitious vision

Joran Mechner is the creator of the original Prince of Persia title. He begun developing the game in 1985, the same year he graduated from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. At that time, he had already developed the game Karateka. It was a martial arts action game originally programmed for the Apple II.

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The origin of the BFG 9000 from DOOM

The BFG 9000 is an iconic part of DOOM’s identity. The BFG 9000 is a large, solid metal gun which fires large balls of green plasma. It’s considered as the most powerful weapon in the game. The initials composing the weapon’s name stand for “Big Fucking Gun”. In the 2005 movie they called it “Bio Force Gun”. Alternatively, is also stands for “Big Friggin’ Gun” or “Big Fancy Gun”.

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New Half-Life: Alyx mod ports Half-Life 2 City 17 to Source 2 Engine

Half-Life: Alyx is a new VR Half-Life game that came out last week. And it appears that the first major mod for it is currently under way. No no, we are not talking about the non-VR mod. We’re talking about a brand new VR mod that lets you explore City 17 from Half Life 2. Continue reading New Half-Life: Alyx mod ports Half-Life 2 City 17 to Source 2 Engine

First gameplay trailer released for Hi-Rez’s cross-platform team shooter, Rogue Company

Hi-Rez Studios and First Watch Games have released the first gameplay trailer for their cross-platform team shooter, Rogue Company. Rogue Company promises to deliver action, tactics and a whole lot of attitude. Moreover, this trailer reveals Rogue Company’s energetic gameplay and third-person, action movie flair. Continue reading First gameplay trailer released for Hi-Rez’s cross-platform team shooter, Rogue Company

Here is Half-Life: Alyx being played with mouse and keyboard, and without a VR headset

Half-Life: Alyx is the latest Half-Life VR game from Valve. The game came out three days ago and it took 2 days until PC gamers were able to run it without a VR headset. Yeap, you read that right; there is a way to play Half-Life: Alyx without a VR headset. Continue reading Here is Half-Life: Alyx being played with mouse and keyboard, and without a VR headset

Here are 10 minutes of gameplay footage from the Cyberpunk-themed RPG, Gamedec

Anshar Studios has released a new video, showing 10 minutes of gameplay footage from Gamedec. Gamedec is an isometric story-driven, cyberpunk-themed, adaptive RPG that is coming to the PC in 2020. Moreover, the team launched a Kickstarter campaign for it. Continue reading Here are 10 minutes of gameplay footage from the Cyberpunk-themed RPG, Gamedec