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People are revisiting Doom’s legacy in PC history while also noting new coverage of Doom-adjacent content and preservation recognition for its original soundtrack. The big items are how widely Doom was installed in the early 1990s and that the Original Doom soundtrack is set to enter the US National Recording Registry.

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Key Takeaway Doom remains culturally relevant both as a historical PC phenomenon and through official preservation of its Original soundtrack.

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Doom remains culturally relevant both as a historical PC phenomenon and through official preservation of its Original soundtrack.

People are revisiting Doom’s legacy in PC history while also noting new coverage of Doom-adjacent content and preservation recognition for its original soundtrack. The big items are how widely Doom was installed in the early 1990s and that the Original Doom soundtrack is set to enter the US National Recording Registry.

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DOOM Eternal

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DOOM: The Dark Ages

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DOOM (2016)

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Original Doom soundtrack to be inducted into US National Recording Registry

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In the early 1990s, Doom was famously installed on more PCs than Windows itself—but how many was that, actually?

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Review: Luna Abyss (PS5) - Don't Skip This AA DOOM-Like Shooter

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Original Doom soundtrack to be inducted into US National Recording Registry

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In the early 1990s, Doom was famously installed on more PCs than Windows itself—but how many was that, actually?

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Review: Luna Abyss (PS5) - Don't Skip This AA DOOM-Like Shooter

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The original Doom soundtrack is officially in the Library of Congress - Engadget

Other new inductees include Beyonce's 'Single Ladies' and Taylor Swift's '1989.'

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Doom is 10 years old today, and you can pick it up for just $2 on Steam

This is not a deal to be missed.

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Tracking: Review: Luna Abyss (PS5) - Don't Skip This AA DOOM-Like Shooter

Review: Luna Abyss (PS5) - Don't Skip This AA DOOM-Like Shooter

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Tracking: In the early 1990s, Doom was famously installed on more PCs than Windows itself—but how many was that, actually?

In the early 1990s, Doom was famously installed on more PCs than Windows itself—but how many was that, actually?

GamesIndustry.biz 1 article

Tracking: Original Doom soundtrack to be inducted into US National Recording Registry

Original Doom soundtrack to be inducted into US National Recording Registry

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DOOM: The Dark Ages | Official Trailer 1 (4K) | Coming 2025 Bethesda Softworks 11h ago Doom: The Dark Ages - DF Review - PS5/PS5 Pro/Xbox Series X|S Console Showdown Digital Foundry 11h ago DOOM: The Dark Ages | Official Trailer 2 (4K) | Available May 15, 2025 XBOX 11h ago

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What's the deal, exactly?

Standard Edition: $69.99 $23.09 (67% off) - all-time low. Premium Edition: Also at a new historical low, which includes the Campaign DLC, a Digital Artbook, Soundtrack, and the Divinity Skin Pack with matching cosmetics for the Doom Slayer, dragon, and Atlan mech. It's also worth noting that if you're a Game Pass PC or Ultimate subscriber, Doom: The Dark Ages is included in the catalog - so check that before purchasing.

All-time low: One of 2025's best action-FPS games is 67% off on Steam right now

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