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Picture this: the big day’s almost here. Everyone’s buzzing about Doom: The Dark Ages. But whoa, hold up. There’s this wild twist—like, the disc? It’s practically empty! Just a teeny bit of data. I know, right? So, boom, an 85 GB download is needed. Guess some folks aren’t happy campers and decided to ditch their pre-orders. Dunno, might shake up the sales a bit.
Doom: The Dark Ages isn’t just any game; well, it’s kind of like a prequel, digging into Doom Slayer’s past. Picture wielding a Shield Saw (crazy, right?) and the Reaver Chainshot. You’re zipping through freaky places like the Cosmic Realm—Lovecraft fans, eat your hearts out. Early birds who snagged the Premium Edition are already playing, but the rest of us gotta wait till May 14, 8:00 PM Eastern. Wouldn’t you know it?
Now, here’s what made people hit the ceiling—folks realizing the physical copies were just a drop in the bucket data-wise. Loads of chatter online. Some guy, DoesItPlay1, mentioned on Twitter that fans are bailing on their pre-orders. Seriously, having only a smidgen of info on the disc? It means a hefty download is a must-do, like it or not. What a pain if your internet crawls slower than a sleepy snail.
Some argue Bethesda’s turning this no-disc-trend into, well, a trend! Like, full downloads or nothing, even with next-gen Game-Key Cards. Collectors, preservationists? They’re pretty much banging their heads against the wall. Wonder if Bethesda will give a hoot about any of this?
Despite all the hullaballoo, reviewers haven’t exactly ripped Doom: The Dark Ages to shreds. But what’s next for the sales after those pre-orders tanked? Guess we’ll find out…
