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The Great Wall: Consoles in China

Rocket Jump: Quake and the Golden Age of First-Person Shooters

Shacknews Hall of Fame: Class of 2024

The Shacknews Hall of Fame Class of 2024 celebrates one of the industry's most beloved consoles as well as a host of people, technology, and games that defined 1999.

Shacknews presents 'Dreamcast: 25 Years of Thinking' documentary

Relive some of Sega Dreamcast's best games, moments, and its end in this exclusive Shacknews documentary.

Age of Mythology Retold review: I've heard this story before

Age of Mythology: Retold is the easiest way to play AoM, but still feels outdated.

Doom + Doom 2 is the pinnacle of ultra-violence

This definitive edition of Doom and Doom 2 combine to form the best way to play these celebrated classics.

WWE 2K24 review: Showcase of the Immortals

While WWE 2K24 feels more iterative than last year's edition, the game's roster and celebration of all things WrestleMania hold enormous appeal for fans.

Perfect Run: The Quest to Master Resident Evil 2 and Make GDQ History

For all the speedrun records set and broken at Games Done Quick (GDQ), no one had ever finished a game without taking damage. One speedrunner set out to change that.

Shacknews Hall of Fame: Class of 2023

The Shacknews Hall of Fame Class of 2023 celebrates 1998, considered one of the most significant years in video game history, as well as inductees that have left a mark on our industry.

Mortal Kombat 1 review: Bloody kreative

Mortal Kombat 1 is a radical reimagining of the 30-year mythology, and the most creative entry in the franchise to date.

Becoming Doom Guy: John Romero on his memoir and a life in games

Legendary designer John Romero joined Shacknews editor David L. Craddock at San Diego Comic Con 2023 to discuss his book, his philosophy on forgiveness, and more.