Video Games
‘DOOM’ Ported to Upcoming Handheld Playdate Console
We’ve covered these “port DOOM to x” stories before, and it’s almost comedic how fans have been able to bring the classic FPS to everything from calculators, printers, to old McDonald’s cash registers. But, it’s a testament to not only how the geniuses at id were able to code the game, as well as just how enduring DOOM is after all these years.
Anyways, the latest achievement is getting the game to run on a Playdate, an upcoming handheld console with a crank as part of its control scheme. Seriously. Game developer Nic Magnier posted footage of his port on Twitter earlier this week showing the game in action. Yeah, it’s closer to what you’d see on the calculator ports, but once again, it’s charming how Nic was able to pull it off.
And yes, due to popular demand, Nic posted a follow-up tweet with the crank being used to fire the chaingun.
First playable version of Doom on the Playdate. Still very early but I guess I will cross out "Port Doom" from my bucket list. My main inspiration was @fabynou Game Engine Black Book. pic.twitter.com/Qy21oTYkvf
— Nic (@NicMagnier) May 31, 2020
Video Games
Limited-Time Crossover Event for ‘Resident Evil Survival Unit’ With ‘Monster Hunter’ Announced [Teaser]
If you haven’t yet checked out Aniplex Inc. and JOYCITY Corporation’s Resident Evil Survival Unit, the free-to-play real-time strategy game has just announced a new collaboration with another Capcom property in Monster Hunter to entice prospective players. Kicking off on July 2 and running until July 29, the limited-time collaboration will introduce Monster Hunter–inspired elements into the post-apocalyptic world of Resident Evil Survival Unit, adding large-scale monster encounters to the game’s strategic systems.
Details on the collaboration are being kept under wraps for now, but during the event, players will be able to participate in collaboration-exclusive in-game events that will earn them special rewards inspired by the Monster Hunter series. We do get a brief teaser trailer for the upcoming event, which in addition to teasing various monsters for players to battle, also promises new units for players to recruit.
Set in a parallel world inspired by the Resident Evil universe, the game features an original storyline and real-time strategic gameplay designed for mobile platforms. Players will build bases, secure resources, and battle creatures in a collapsed city. Iconic characters such as Leon S. Kennedy, Claire Redfield, and Jill Valentine appear throughout the game, allowing for team formations that bring together characters from across the Resident Evil franchise, enabling unique combinations not seen in the original titles.
Resident Evil Survival Unit is available on iOS and Android devices.