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Doom Eternal PC System Requirements, Recommended Specs Confirmed

With Doom Eternal‘s launch steadily approaching on PC, PlayStation 4, Stadia, and Xbox One, developer id Software has released the full specs required to run the fast-paced shooter on PC via Steam.

Since Doom Eternal’s coming to PC toward the end of March, and because it’s an incredibly fast first-person shooter that requires constant awareness, you may be wondering what specifications are required to run the game. We’ve compiled the full list of specs necessary to get the minimum and recommended experience below.

It’s worth noting that the minimum specs will get you an experience that runs at 1080p and 60 frames per second on low-quality settings, while recommended runs at 1440p and 60 frames per second on high-quality settings. Further, the minimum GPUs are what was necessary to run 2016’s Doom on the recommended settings.

Full Doom Eternal PC Specs

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 64-bit Windows 7/64-Bit Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 @ 3.3 GHz or better, or AMD Ryzen 3 @ 3.1 GHz or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB), GTX 1060 (6GB), GTX 1650 (4GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB)/RX 470 (4GB)
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: (1080p / 60 FPS / Low Quality Settings)

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K or better, or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X or better
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (8GB), RTX 2060 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX Vega56 (8GB)
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: (1440p / 60 FPS / High Quality Settings)

Ahead of its March 20 release on all platforms–with the exception of Switch, which will see a port sometime later this year–you can pre-order Doom Eternal right now. Doing so nets you Doom 64 and the Rip and Tear Pack. You can check out our Doom Eternal pre-order guide to learn more about the various editions and bonuses.

We recently went hands-on with Doom Eternal’s new multiplayer game type called Battlemode. Editor Michael Higham walked away very impressed with the experience, saying, “Battlemode is an inventive take on asymmetrical multiplayer not just because it breaks new ground, but because it’s so close to what Doom does best.”

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Macbooks, iPads, And More Discounted In Limited-Time Sale

Apple’s most affordable iPad just got even more affordable, thanks to a new sale from Best Buy. The three-day sale runs from now until March 8 at 10 PM PT / March 9 at 1 AM ET. In addition to the iPad deals, you can also take advantage of discounts on MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops as well as Apple HomePod, Beats by Dr. Dre headphones, and much more.

Of course, there are plenty of other great deals in Best Buy’s weekend sale, including the Apple HomePod smart speaker for $200 and two separate Beats by Dr. Dre wireless headphones for more than $100 off. You can see all of the best deals below, but be sure to check out Best Buy for everything that’s on sale, including 4K TVs, laptops, and much more.

iPad

32GB — $280 ($329) | 128GB — $360 ($429)

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The latest model of iPad features a 10.2-inch screen and support for Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard, though it still features the same A10 Fusion chip from the previous generation. This isn’t a bad thing, as it’s still perfectly capable of gaming, editing, and other intensive operations–though if you want more power that will last you longer, then the iPad Air is worth looking at.

The basic iPad is still great for games like Fortnite and Call of Duty Mobile, while also being a great way to stream movies and TV shows, read comics and books, and surf the web on the go. It also comes with either 32GB or 128GB of storage space, and you can pick between three different colours as well as whether it has cellular connectivity in addition to WiFi.

MacBook Air 13.3-inch

128GB — $900 ($1,100) | 256GB — $1,100 ($1,300)

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The MacBook Air is Apple’s entry-level laptop, and it’s perfect for writing, casual gaming, and light editing as well as for entertainment. It comes in three different colours and boasts either 128GB or 256GB of storage space. The MacBook Air is perfect for working on essays and watching YouTube when the teacher isn’t looking.

MacBook Pro 13-inch

128GB — $1,050 ($1,300) | 256GB — $1,500 ($1,800) | 512GB — $1,700 ($2,000)

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The MacBook Pro features more powerful specs than the MacBook Air, which makes it better for editing video, audio, and photos as well as gaming and other production activities. If you need something that can handle more intensive applications, then the MacBook Pro is right for you. The MacBook Pro comes in two different colours with three different storage space options: 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB SSD.

MacBook Pro 16-inch

512GB — $2,200 ($2,400) | 1TB — $2,600 ($2,800)

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My Best Buy members can get the MacBook Pro 16-inch model, which is the most powerful of three MacBooks on sale–thankfully, it’s free to sign up for a My Best Buy account. There are two different versions: one with 512GB and an AMD Radeon Pro 5300M and one with 1TB and a 5500M. This MacBook is capable of heavy production and more intensive gaming, so if you’re looking for something with even more power to it, then this MacBook is the one for you.

Apple HomePod

$200 ($300)

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The HomePod is Apple’s own smart speaker. It has Siri built-in, which means it can help you with anything your iPhone can but with a much higher-quality speaker–you will need an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to set the HomePod up. It comes with four free months of Apple Music for new subscribers only.

Beats by Dr. Dre – PowerBeats³ wireless earbuds

$90 ($200)

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The PowerBeats³ wireless earbuds boast up to 12 hours of battery life and Fast Fuel, which gives the headphones a one-hour charge after five minutes of charging at low battery. The earbuds come with four months of Apple Music as long as you’re a new subscriber.

Beats by Dr. Dre – Beats Studio³ wireless headphones

$200 ($350)

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The Beats Studio³ wireless headphones are a premium pair of headphones with up to 22 hours of battery life. It features pure adaptive noise canceling in addition to Bluetooth connectivity. It also comes with four months of Apple Music for new subscribers.

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New Streaming Service Reviving Two MTV Shows, Will Launch With 50 Original Shows

Get ready folks, another streaming service is coming our way. Quibi is a platform seeking to stand out from the already crowded field of streaming services by focusing on short-form videos for the mobile device.

The app is set to launch with 50 original shows on April 5. Two of the shows, Punk’d and Singled Out, happen to be revived MTV series. Chance The Rapper will host Punk’d, and from the trailer, Megan Thee Stallion will be one of the celebrities pranked. Keke Palmer and Joel Kim Booster will host Singled Out and link singles to a “pool of diverse singles through social media.”

There’s quite a few celebrities who will have their own “bite-sized” shows, including Jennifer Lopez who is hosting a charity-esque series, Chrissy Teigen who is doing her own take on “Judge Judy,” and Idris Elba whose show was probably pitched as, “A hot man in hot cars.”

Quibi will also run, what they call, “movies in chapters.” These are scripted stories told in 7 to 10 minute episodes. Again, some big Hollywood names come up. Liam Hemsworth is acting in an action-thriller where his terminally-ill character agrees to play a deadly game in order to provide for his pregnant wife. Sophie Turner will star in a show about the survivors of a plane crash finding their way out of the wilderness they landed in.

This isn’t all: Quibi plans to release a total of 175 original shows in its first year, so expect to see way more content rolled out in the upcoming months. The Quibi app can be pre-ordered now for $5 with ads and $8 without ads. The service is also offering a free 90-day trial, which you can get by signing up for service through the Quibi website before April 6.

Free Steam Game Available Now–But Only For A Short Time

It’s a great weekend to try out some new games for free–some huge titles, like Rainbow Six Siege and Mortal Kombat 11, are both free to play for a few days. But for Steam users, there’s another game you can check out for free this weekend, and this one is yours to keep.

Normally listed at $15, The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day is free to claim on Steam now until Monday, March 9. The story-driven adventure game is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humans have disappeared and been replaced by robots. Last Quiet Day is the first episode in the series and follows an inventor robot, RT-217NP, who is curious about humans and finds himself in a small group of robots trying to help the remaining humans who survive. Solving puzzles and making moral choices play a huge role throughout.

While GameSpot hasn’t reviewed The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day, the game currently has a Mostly Positive rating on Steam with over 1,400 reviews. Episode 2 in the series, The Uncertain: Light at the End, releases in Q2 2020, so now’s a great time to grab the first game at no cost and see if you like the premise. The second episode will take place from a human girl’s point of view and explore why humanity has disappeared from Earth–which certainly sounds intriguing.

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NBA 2K20 Adds A 15-Year Old Make-A-Wish Kid To Its Roster

Every now and then, video games can warm the cockles of your heart. That’s the case with NBA 2K20 and a 15-year-old Make-A-Wish kid from Georgia named William Floyd. At just 18 months old, William went into heart failure and was diagnosed with a genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness and heart problems. His condition doesn’t allow him to play sports like other kids his age, so 2K Sports is letting William stay competitive in the virtual world by putting him in NBA 2K20.

William is the first non-NBA athlete to be authentically scanned into the game with his likeness and even some custom dance moves included. You can now download him on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. William’s in-game player model can be found within Quick Game mode as a free agent for you to add to a team of your choosing, as well as through MyCareer and MyLeague rosters.

“When we learned about William’s wish to visit 2K, the whole team was thrilled,” said Ronnie Singh, digital marketing director on NBA 2K (and better known as Ronnie 2K). “Learning about his journey was really humbling, and we wanted to find a way to make William’s wish come true in the biggest way possible. We couldn’t think of a better way to do that than bringing his passion to life in-game and giving millions of NBA 2K fans around the world the chance to enjoy William’s player model.”

Make-A-Wish sent William and his family to 2K’s headquarters where his likeness was scanned into the game much like each NBA superstar. 140 motion capture cameras caught his every move, while likeness was recreated by 146 Pixelgun cameras. “Each player does a dance move or a celebration before he gets on the court,” William explained. “So, I got one of those, too. I got to create it.”

William can soar through the air like the best of 'em.
William can soar through the air like the best of ’em.

On top of being a heartwarming gesture from 2K, it also helped during William’s treatment by giving him something to look forward to. After talking to the NBA 2K marketing and video capture teams, and the development team at Visual Concepts, William is also now eager to pursue a career at 2K when he’s older. “The cool thing is that 2K took what could have been a great wish and brought it to a level that we never expected,” says William’s mom, Julie. “They treated him–and all of us–like royalty and were so interested in everything William had to offer them. It was absolutely unbelievable.”

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Borderlands 3 Steam Pre-Loading, Cross-Play, Release Time, And More Detailed

We’re only a week away from Borderlands 3‘s Steam launch, and as developer Gearbox gets ready to welcome a new crop of PC players, the studio has released an FAQ that breaks down everything you can expect from the looter-shooter’s Steam release on March 13. We’ve compiled it all down below.

Borderlands 3 was originally an Epic Games Store exclusive when it launched in September 2019. Despite this exclusivity deal (that lasted almost six months), Gearbox’s looter-shooter was rather successful on Epic, with the number of peak concurrent players doubling the all-time top concurrent player record set by Borderlands 2. And across all platforms, Borderlands 3 became 2K Games’ fastest-selling title ever.

Gearbox is preparing to launch Borderlands 3’s second major campaign add-on Guns, Love, and Tentacles: The Marriage of Wainwright & Hammerlock, which arrives on March 26. While announcing this piece of DLC, the studio also teased the looter-shooter’s third expansion that will feature outlaws and dinosaurs. Both expansions are part of Borderlands 3’s Season Pass, which retails for $50.

You can check out everything you need to know about Borderlands 3’s PC launch below.

Is Borderlands 3 available to pre-load?

While Borderlands 3 can be added to your Steam wishlist right now, eager players won’t be able to pre-load the looter-shooter until Tuesday, March 10.

When will Borderlands 3 unlock?

According to the Borderlands 3 FAQ, the looter-shooter should be playable as early as 7 AM PST / 10 AM EST / 3 PM GMT on Friday, March 13.

Is cross-play an option for Borderlands 3?

Vault Hunters on Steam will be able to encounter players that bought the game through the Epic Games Store via Shift Matchmaking. (A Shift account is not required to enable cross-play on PC.) When Borderlands 3 launches on Steam next week, you’ll see a “PC Cross-Play” screen with an option to toggle the feature on and off. It can also be found in the “Options” menu under “General” in the “Network & Social” section. Gearbox also plans to implement a patch “in the near future” that will let you send items to players who own Borderlands 3 on either Steam or the Epic Games Store.

Unfortunately, both cross-play and sending items to players on other platforms–such as PlayStation 4, Stadia, and Xbox One–are not an option “at this time,” according to the Borderlands 3 FAQ.

What are the Borderlands 3 PC requirements?

Minimum:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 7/10 (latest service pack)
  • Processor: AMD FX-8350 or Intel i5-3570
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon™ HD 7970 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 75 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

Recommended:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 7/10 (latest service pack)
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 5 2600 (Intel i7-4770)
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 590 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 75 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

How much hard drive space does Borderlands 3 take up?

You’ll need at least 75 GB to install and play Borderlands 3 when it hits Steam next week.

Can Borderlands 3 files transfer between the Epic Games Store and Steam?

This depends on what you’re trying to transfer over. The Borderlands 3 FAQ states that save files can be transferred between the two digital storefronts–though you’ll have to do it all manually. This greatly increases your risk of losing files, so be careful and create backups of your files.

The same can’t be said for campaign add-ons and achievements. In the case of achievements, however, some will carry over through the transferring process. Others may require you to start them over, and others still may be locked off based on your progression. Gearbox said it “can’t guarantee” that Steam will recognize any achievements you’ve already unlocked.

Can Borderlands 3 be played offline on Steam?

You can play Borderlands 3 offline if you wish to prevent yourself from encountering other players. However, you do have to verify your ownership of the game’s license through a one-time internet connection. The same will be necessary for any hotfixes and patches that will inevitably release.

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It Sounds Like Ben Affleck Didn’t Love Working On Justice League

DC’s Justice League movie may have been a critical and box office failure, but its legacy continues to live on, not unlike Superman himself, forcibly resurrected time and time again. Whether it’s director Zack Snyder himself stoking the fires of the now-mythical “Snyder Cut,” or, in this case, Ben Affleck coming out to say just how bad a time it was for him, the ghost of Justice League will live on forever in our hearts whether we like it or not. And, needless to say, Affleck certainly falls on the “not” side of things, according to an interview he had with GQ to break down his most iconic roles.

Affleck explained that Justice League’s production seemed to be “one problem after another,” and that the process left him feeling fed up with playing Bruce Wayne. “They said, ‘Would you like to direct and star in a solo Batman movie?’ And I found that, at some point, I had lost my enthusiasm or passion for it. And I thought this should really be made by someone who for whom it’s their wildest dream come true. It was clear to me it was time to move on.”

Thankfully, Affleck was not forced to continue in the role or with his now-scrapped Batman solo-film project. In his stead, Robert Pattinson has taken on the mantle for director Matt Reeves, who has made a habit of taking to Twitter for various teases and camera tests. The latest was a look at the movie’s all-new Batmobile, which seems to be much more “classic muscle car” than “single-rider tank.”

Affleck is currently starring in The Way Back, which is in theaters now. The Batman is scheduled to hit theaters June 25, 2021.

PES 2020 Adds Iconic Moment Series With Update 1.09; Full Patch Notes Included

eFootball PES 2020 is celebrating the football sim’s 25th anniversary with a new update and the introduction of the Iconic Moment Series to fantasy team-building mode, MyClub. In addition to numerous bug fixes in update 1.09, Data Pack 5.0 includes over 30 new and updated player faces, plus a special kit for a German team celebrating its 120th anniversary.

The Iconic Moment Series is an ongoing showcase of memorable matches produced by the sport’s biggest stars, both past and present. Each Iconic Moment player commemorates a specific game from their illustrious career, with every player card featuring an image from that match and attributes to mirror their skillset during that period. Matching an Iconic Moment player with their affiliated team will also give them a stat boost.

If you hop onto PES 2020 now, you’ll receive a free Iconic Moment Series Legend version of Diego Maradona, commemorating his performance in the 1983 Spanish Cup Final for Barcelona. After this, the rest of the players will need to be unlocked by completing in-game campaigns or by spending MyClub coins to hopefully earn one in a box draw.

Aside from this, Data Pack 5.0 adds over 30 new and updated player faces largely found across European clubs. The likes of Achraf Hakimi, Reece James, and Todd Cantwell have been updated, along with multiple players from RCD Mallorca. You can also play as FC Bayern München in a new 120th-anniversary kit.

Celebrate 120 years of German football dominance.
Celebrate 120 years of German football dominance.

Update 1.09 full patch notes

Celebrate the best moments in soccer with the ‘Iconic Moment Series’

  • Relive and recreate memorable moments from the careers of current and former soccer superstars with the new ‘Iconic Moment Series.’
  • Players in this series come with boosted stats that reflect their performance during a standout match in their career. Their cards even feature unique designs based on photos taken during that same match.
  • In addition, these players come with a unique feature that allows you to boost their stats even further by matching their affiliated team to your own in myClub.

Iconic Moment Series: Initial lineup

  • Élber (17.05.2003)
  • O. Kahn（09.11.2002）
  • K. Rummenigge（13.06.1981）
  • Xavi (27.05.2009)
  • D. Maradona（04.06.1983)
  • S. Nakamura (21.11.2006)
  • Puyol (17.05.2006)
  • F. Rijkaard (24.05.1989)
  • M. van Basten (24.05.1989)
  • Morientes (10.02.2002)
  • Iniesta（06.05.2009）
  • Casillas (25.08.2007)
  • Xabi Alonson (25.05.2005)
  • D. Forlán (01.03.2009)
  • Fernando Torres (05.02.2006)

Player face updates

  • New face data for over 30 players. (Mainly from European clubs)

Uniforms

  • Celebrate over a century of FC Bayern München with their official 120th anniversary uniform!

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Trailer For Netflix’s The Platform Arrives, And Who Knew Leftover Food Could Be So Horrifying?

Netflix has a new movie coming out on March 20 that is truly bizarre. And yet, it looks so awesome. The first trailer for the film The Platform has arrived, and it’s all about eating what others don’t finish.

No, this isn’t a cooking show where people are re-purposing leftovers. The Platform takes place inside of a vertical prison. Each cell has a hole in the middle of it where food lowers for the prisoners to eat. However, those prisoners are eating the leftovers of the other inmates above them. Check out the first trailer for the movie below.

This is director Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia’s first feature-length film, and The Platform is written by the team of David Desola and Pedro Rivero. It stars Ivan Massagué, Zorion Eguileor, and Antonia San Juan. This is one of the many March Netflix originals headed to the streaming service.

Speaking of originals, Season 3 of Castlevania just arrived to Netflix, and in his review of the show, Michael Rougeau said, “Netflix’s Castlevania is absolutely a guilty pleasure; a grindhouse cartoon for adults who grew up playing Symphony of the Night, listening to metal, and watching shonen anime. But it’s also an exceptionally well-made guilty pleasure, with a fantastic cast, unique animated action, mature tone, decent writing, smart pacing, and generally gorgeous look, feel, and sound. In the end, you’ll want to pick up a controller and revisit your favorite game in the series, which, in the troubled landscape of video game adaptations, is maybe the biggest compliment one can pay.”

As for The Platform, you can check it out when it debuts on March 20.

Game Of Thrones Showrunners Set To Cameo In Westworld Season 3

The showrunners of HBO’s Game of Thrones, David Benioff and Dan Weiss, are set to appear in Season 3 of Westworld. The duo will show up in episode 2 and play the roles of technicians at the very powerful and very shady Delos company that operates the Westworld theme park. (Think what Disney is to Disneyland.)

Westworld will release its third season on March 15 and will likely pick up at the end of Season 2 where a lot of the hosts have either died or gone to the “Valley Beyond.” Five hosts were also smuggled out into the real world by Dolores in a Host version of Charlotte Hale, but it’s unknown who they are.

If you need a total refresher of what exactly happened in the last season ahead of the upcoming Season 3 release, check out GameSpot’s complete Westworld Season 2 recap for what happened to which characters, and their possible futures in Season 3. We also broke down every moment in Westworld Season 3’s final trailer, coming up with 33 things that provided clues for the upcoming storyline. The critics reviews are also out, and you can check out GameSpot’s Westworld Season 3 review roundup.

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