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“Doomcan run on anything” is a classic internet saying/meme that reflects how people have easily ported id Software’s revolutionary first-person shooter to numerous devices, not just gaming consoles. And now, the tradition continues on Nintendo’s Alarmo. Twitter/X user@GaryOderNichtsrecently posted a video ofDoomrunning on Alarmo,Nintendo’s new digital alarm clock. This is bizarre yet fascinating, as you can clearly see him struggling to use the Alarmo’s buttons to play through the iconic first level of Doom....

Except for that Ultra-Nightmare one Doomis two days away from releasing, and it seems like we still know suspiciously little about it. Like, Bethesda has shown bits of the campaign and held multiplayer betas. Still, it all feels like one big question mark. The recently-leaked Achievements don’t do a whole lot to clear things up. They’re mostly a series of non-specific challenges, and collectibles and upgrades. Some are dedicated to killing certain ways and others — like IDDQD and IDKFA — are throwbacks toDooms of old....

Man, here’s some great news for me. The new Nintendo IP that we heard about last year,Project H.A.M.M.E.R., was thought to be cancelled. Yet Advanced Media Network pulls through andin an interviewwith Beth Llewelyn of Nintendo, finds out that the series is only on hold. AMN: Why are games like Disaster and Project H.A.M.M.E.R. not being shown? Beth Llewelyn: We shifted development resources. However, Disaster: Day of Crisis is still in development and coming along nicely....

One of the new games Microsoft announced at its E3 2012 press briefing yesterday morning was Twisted Pixel’sLocoCycle, the studio’s sixth original IP. Here’s the short teaser trailer from the show. The titular motorcycle is apparently called “I.R.I.S.,” and she’s quite the capable vehicle — equipped with nuclear technology, cloaking abilities, martial-arts training, and knowledge of over 50 languages, I.R.I.S. is ready for any challenge. That’s all Twisted Pixel is saying for now;LocoCycleisn’t even at E3, but the Microsoft-owned studio is promising more details at PAX Prime....

It’s a deep burn Whoever manages eBay Germany’s Facebook page must be a huge Nintendo fan — or at least is a master at capitalizing on current gamer worries and frustrations. It’s apparent that Xbox One is chartinga dark path, and the jury’s still out onwhether PS4 will follow suit. That leaves Wii U as the only machine we know for certain is not saddled with the same level of anti-consumer “features....

[Editor’s Note: We’re not just a (rad) news site — we also publish opinions/editorials from our community & employees like this one, though be aware that it may not jive with the opinions of Destructoid as a whole, or how our moms raised us. Want to post your own article in response? Publish it now on ourcommunity blogs.] There’s been plenty of talk about theCitizen Kaneof gaming, as “experts” attempt to validate and justify the medium of games by comparing it to a classic movie in increasingly tenuous and bizarre ways....

‘Vows of Virtue, Deeds of Cruelty’ As is customary, Square Enix is gearing up for the next massiveFinal Fantasy XIVpatch: 5.1. Due at the end of October (Square is never precise with these things until they’re basically ready), 5.1 is called “Vows of Virtue, Deeds of Cruelty,” and will continue the main storyline as well as add a ton of new content into the mix: most notably, the casual 24-personNieRraid....

Hideki Kamiya is the ultimate Ninja-Kid They say that three things are inevitable in life: Death, taxes and Hamster re-releases. In fact the retro-loving publisher has been so dogged in its efforts to bring classic arcade and Neo Geo titles to modern platforms, that it is bagged itself a World Record for its efforts. Awarded at last week’s Tokyo Game Show, Guinness World Records recognised Hamster Corporation for the most consecutive weekly releases on the Nintendo eShop, currently standing at 133 and counting....

The brain surgeon job inBitLifeis one of the highest-paying jobs available if you don’t have access to special careers. It’s also involved in multiple weekly challenges, making learning worthwhile if you’re curious about a challenging job and are prepared for decades of schooling. How to become a Brain Surgeon in BitLife There are three parts to becoming a brain surgeon inBitLife: While this sounds simple initially, it can become a lengthy, lengthy, and expensive process for yourBitLifecharacter, depending on their stats....

Beyond the puzzles inside Mt. Holly, additional challenges can be found tucked around its edges. At the Trading Post, a strange cube mechanism waits to be unraveled, rewarding those who stray from the main path. Here’s how to unlock and solve the Trading Post puzzle inBlue Prince. Table of contents How to unlock Trading Post puzzle in Blue Prince you’re able to uncover the Trading Post by acquiring theWest Gatepermanent upgrade....

There’s a bit of musical fun involved with the newBlack Ops 6 Zombiesmap, and you can play the song Dig by Matt Heafy at The Tomb. To play this unique song, you’ll need to find three headphones, which are located at three separate locations on the map. Once you find the third and final one, the song will start playing in the background. Let’s take a look at how you can complete the Music easter egg in The Tomb....

Also known as Error Code 300031 or 395002, the “Online Play is Blocked “error message inDiablo 4can be quite annoying. The error prevents you from being able to login and play, which is certainly not ideal. For the most part, this is either due to server downtime or congestion. However, there are also some things you can do to make sure the issue is not on your end. Here is how to fix “online play is blocked” inDiablo 4....

Jade is one of the more unique frames to get inWarframe. She’s basically the angelic version of The Stalker and can rock two aura mods, making her one of the most unique frames of the roster yet. In any case, with her being out now, here’s how you may get her in the game. How to get Jade inWarframe To get Jade inWarframe, you must firstcomplete the new Jade Shadows quest....