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QuakeCon Headed to Europe This July, Will Run Simultaneously With Dallas Event
Those across the pond will no longer feel left out when QuakeCon rolls around this year. Bethesda and id Software have expanded the annual convention this year to include London, which will run simultaneously with the event in Dallas, Texas from July 26-27.
“This year, for the first time ever, Bethesda Softworks will host ‘QUAKECON Europe’ at Printworks, London,” states the press release. “Fresh for the ‘Year of DOOM’, fans attending can expect to gain hands-on access to the latest and greatest games that Bethesda has to offer. DOOM Eternal takes centre stage across this two-day event and will be publicly playable for the first time outside of North America.”
In addition to DOOM Eternal, Wolfenstein: Youngblood, RAGE 2, QUAKE Champions, Fallout 76 and The Elder Scrolls Online will also be available to play at QuakeCon Europe.
And in keeping with the ‘Year of DOOM‘, Bethesda will have a “retro area” to showcase the “humble beginnings” of the franchise.
But enough yakking, you say, where can I register? Head on over to QuakeCon’s official European site to register your interest, and be the first to receive news about ticket availability.
DOOM Eternal is due out this year for the Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. RAGE 2 hits May 14 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
All of us here at Bloody Disgusting are deeply sad to learn that The Blob director Chuck Russell has passed away at 74 years old.
Russell’s career began with his directorial debut, 1987’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.
The multihyphenate film director, screenwriter, and producer is best known for helming 1994 comedy The Mask starring Jim Carrey, Arnold Schwarzenegger actioner Eraser, and adventure spinoff The Scorpion King. The latter served as the first leading role for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
The filmmaker left an indelible mark on horror with his ANOES sequel, 1988’s The Blob, and 2000’s Bless the Child.
Russell’s final film credit is 2024’s Witchboard remake starring Madison Iseman (I Know What You Did Last Summer), Aaron Dominguez (Only Murders in the Building), and Jamie Campbell Bower (“Stranger Things”).
It marked Russell’s return to horror after a lengthy hiatus, and he shared sequel hopes to Bloody Disgusting in an interview ahead of the remake’s release: “I got to design the board with real mystical symbols and things that I know represent good and evil, and where that board takes us if the audiences respond to the film, and I hope they will; I know it’s out there for you guys, but the sequel is a world we’ll get to go a little further. That’s sure the intention.”
He also recently expressed interest in returning to the franchise that began his career.
TMZ notes that Russell passed away at his San Diego-area home.
We send our deepest condolences to Chuck Russell’s family, friends, and fans.
Director, Co-Writer & Producer Chuck Russell behind the scenes of the horror film, WITCHBOARD. Photo courtesy of The Avenue and Atlas Distribution
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