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DOOM: The Dark Ages review

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The DOOM franchise has never been one to tiptoe around subtlety. It’s the gaming equivalent of a double-kick drum solo that’s loud, fast, and unapologetically aggressive. But with DOOM: The Dark Ages, id Software has done something unexpected: they’ve taken the series’ trademark chaos and filtered it through the grim lens of a heavy metal dark fantasy. The result? A game that feels as mythic as it is modern with a glorious fusion of sci-fi carnage and medieval horror that somehow pushes the series forward while digging deeper into its blood-soaked past. A Shift in Style, Not in Speed Right from the opening moments, The Dark Ages establishes a darker, moodier tone than its predecessors. Gone is the hyper-stylized neon sci-fi of DOOM Eternal; in its place are ancient ruins, crumbling fortresses, and blood-drenched battlefields straight out of a nightmare painted in iron and ash. This isn’t just a change in art direction it’s a statement of change. The DOOM Slayer isn’t just a cosmic ...

Feral #5 Review

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If you like your comics dark, sexy, and dripping with gothic atmosphere, then Feral #5 is a must-check-out horror zine that scratches a very specific, very delicious itch. Published by the Berlin-based Chapter-X Comics, Feral is a semi-annual anthology filled with vampire witches, erotic demons, bloody revenge plots, and a healthy dose of underground music scene flair. It’s part comic, part art book, and part DIY punk ’zine—think Heavy Metal meets Vampirella with a dash of Berlin nightlife. What’s Inside? The issue kicks off with a heartfelt note honoring Amanda “Feral Vice” Nielsen, the namesake and spirit of the magazine, who passed away in 2024. In her memory, Feral is once again publishing English editions—a touching tribute, and a great excuse for new readers to jump in. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s inside this beast of a 48-page issue: Comics & Stories Phantasmagoria: Dreams in the Witch House and Diabolique by Oemer Yalinkilic are the spine of the issue—a su...