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Before all the intricate open-world RPGs and first-person shooters (FPS) with more mechanics than a Ford dealership, there was DOOM<\/a>. The iconic FPS franchise has and always will have a place in the hearts of those who just want a no-nonsense slaughter fest, and even the “modern” DOOM titles from the 2016 reboot DOOM Eternal deliver the non-stop action. That’s why I couldn’t be more excited for DOOM: The Dark Ages.<\/p>\n

At Microsoft’s Xbox Showcase during the Summer Game Fest, Bethesda, and legendary studio id Software unveiled the new iteration of the FPS franchise we all know and love. DOOM: The Dark Ages throws us into a medieval setting, but it doesn’t lose the essence of what makes DOOM…well…DOOM.<\/p>\n

From the trailer, which shows in-game footage instead of a pretty cinematic (thank you, id Software!), it is clear that the fast-paced action and brutal dismemberment of demons is front-and-center.<\/p>\n

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That’s a perfectly good belly for slicing…right? (Picture: Microsoft \/ Bethesda)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

DOOM: The Dark Ages is a prequel to DOOM 2016 and takes the Slayer to a medieval setting. There’s a Saw Shield to make your melee kills even more brutal, and there’s even a Flail. An official description of DOOM: The Dark Ages reads:<\/p>\n

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DOOM: The Dark Ages puts players behind the visor of the mighty Slayer as they battle demonic hordes in grounded, hard-hitting combat inside an epic, cinematic tale of gods, kings and monsters. Supplementing his superhuman skills and over-the-top arsenal, the Slayer will also call upon his colossal Atlan mech to brawl with titanic beasts and retake the skies aboard his ferocious steed: a jet-fueled, cybernetic war dragon.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Yes, there are some new mechanics, as we saw the Slayer ride a huge dragon-like beast and jump into the Altan mech to take down a Tyrant (cyber demon). However, these two mechanics are woven into the essence of what makes DOOM so fun to play, and doesn’t seem to slow down the action one bit.<\/p>\n

DOOM: The Dark Ages is a Day 1 Xbox Game Pass title for console and PC. However, it is important to note that this isn’t an Xbox\/Windows Store PC exclusive. The first trailer makes it abundantly clear that DOOM: The Dark Ages will also release on PC via Steam, and on PS5 consoles!<\/p>\n

But enough talk, check out the DOOM: The Dark Ages trailer below and get hyped to once again step into the boots of the Slayer for some frantic and brutal demon-killing action.<\/p>\n

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