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Doom: The Dark Ages preview: a majestic dance | Loot Level Chill

LLC: "With a deeper story, quality of life changes, loads of secrets, and best in class combat, Doom: The Dark Ages is going to be an exceptional game."

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Are Multiplayer Modes Vanishing As Developers Look To Cut Costs

With some recent and pending releases opting to exclude a multiplayer mode; Skewed and Reviewed ask in a new Opinion Piece if this is a growing trend as developers seek to cut costs more than ever.

Christopher1d 15h ago

I think the riskier option is to sell a SP game that you throw some form of MP into just for the sake of it and that ends up affecting the quality of the SP experience. With the plethora of F2P MP games out there, why spend time and money on something when you can focus on the SP experience. Not to say that means they're all good, but at least they're not wasting time with things people don't want in SP games. I doubt anyone bought Veilguard for MP let alone will buy the next Star Wars SP game and expect MP either.

Garethvk1d 14h ago

There is that. I think the modes that were tried for The Last of Us is a good example. But for me a FPS missing multiplayer seems off as it was such a staple FPS, RTS, and sports games are where gamers expect it to be.

Vits1d 15h ago

It's the current logic. People are paying more, for less.

If that "saved" money were actually spent on improving the single-player experience, that’d be one thing. But anyone who actually plays games knows that’s not what happens. We’re in the era of “safe” games, stripped-down, polished packages full of shiny lighting, big setpieces, and all the interactivity of a NES-era background.

Multiplayer modes, extra features, modding tools, things that used to add value for players, keep getting cut. Why? Because they don’t add value for the company. And, as always, the useful idiots will cheer, pay more all while getting less than before. So of course companies will keep doing it.

Garethvk1d 14h ago

Exactly and what gets me is if it is done correctly, multiplay adds money. Ask Activision how much they make on skins and DLC all the while giving a year of free content updates. You get through a Call of Duty campaign in about 8-12 hrs. The multiplayer and frequent content updates are what keeps people playing. I always pop back in when new maps and content release. I do not buy skins and packs but many do. I wonder if we will get the Half-Life 2 mode where Multiplayer is added later. Some may see how the game does and then decide to add it later.

isarai1d 14h ago

I wish they would go back to having SOME simple mp, like instead of the only choices being going all out and gambling on a super roadmaped, season pass, Battle Royale, multiplayer with open world maps and tons of loot OR no multiplayer at all. Why cant we have something in between sometimes? Where's just this very simple PVP probably reusing a sectioned off peace of a level from a single player like they used to do

Garethvk1d 14h ago

I think they all have a place but simpler forms are needed. I wish we would see more co-op play in a campaign.

Profchaos1d ago

I hope so tacked on multiplayer modes have always felt forced

Garethvk23h ago

Very true but certain genres like FPS and RTS games are expected to have them and when they do not it makes one wonder.

Profchaos23h ago

Agree but there's definitely been some wtf moments over the years and it really was far worse in the late ps360 era where games like tomb raider the reboot had multiplayer and trophies required multiplayer.

Garethvk22h ago

True. My concerns is getting games that should have it but will not. There is a debate about the new DOOM not having it and the developer basi calls saying it allowed resources (money) to be applied to making the campaign as great as it can be. One could argue that this is simply a cost saving move. I don't want a wave of 6-10 hr FPS games with no multiplayer and an $80.00 price point.

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Doom: The Dark Ages Review Embargo Details Revealed

Details regarding the review embargo for Bethesda and id Software's upcoming first-person shooter, Doom: The Dark Ages, have been revealed.

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May 9, 2025, at 7 AM PDT / 10 AM EDT / 3 PM BST / 4 PM CEST

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Top Video Game Releases in May 2025 – Elden Ring: Nightreign, DOOM: The Dark Ages & More

As the gaming industry enters a packed May 2025, players across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and VR platforms can expect a wave of high-profile releases. From the long awaited Elden Ring: Nightreign to the heavy-metal carnage of DOOM: The Dark Ages, this month is stacked with AAA sequels, creative indies, and genre-defining reboots. Here are the most anticipated games to watch this May.

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