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QuakeCon 2017 Is Upon Us, And It Looks Insane!
For those who have been living under a massive rock, QuakeCon is an annual convention organized by ZeniMax Media, named after the iconic shooter Quake. Not only does it see an amazing crowd of attendees every year, there’s a BYOC challenge and tournaments as well. Thanks to the good folks at AMD, we are able to get some incredible sneak peeks into this year QuakeCon, and now you can do the same. Without further ado, feast your eyes upon the magnificence of QuakeCon 2017. Additionally, keep your Twitch tabs opened on the weekend, as the Quake World Championship will have its finals on the stage at QuakeCon, crowning the champions of the newly released (via Early Access) Quake Champions. Register with us for the best in gaming, and join us for video game discussions on our forums.
DOOM Updates: New Modes, Guns, Armour and PartyPlay
After the classic center gun mode and the Vulkan API, id Software’s DOOM is getting another update this week. Free Update 2 includes two new multiplayer modes: Exodus and Sector. Exodus is a single flag “capture the flag” mode with a twist; the bases and flags keep moving constantly. Sector is more like a “capture and hold” game mode where one team captures an objective and defends it against the opponents in order to score points. Both the modes will be available to play on existing as well as new maps. The update will also add some new features to SnapMap, including customizable weapon wheel functionality – so players can carry and select multiple weapons, just like the campaign; jump pads with logic to set distance, speed and direction; 30 brand-new Hell-th...