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Retro: DOOM

Season 5, Ep. 75
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Relive one of the classic VGMP episodes this week as we bring you our popular episode DOOM refreshed and re-edited to improve your listening experience. Karl Urban and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson star in this action flick adapting the classic PC game DOOM. The Rock plays against type by portraying the movies villain and the movie makes the bold choice to eschew the Hell-based elements of the game. Does it make for a satisfying viewing experience?

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