343iBot Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 The BFG is easily one of the most recognizable video game weapons of all time. The iconic firearm was born to eviscerate monsters and demons in id Software's seminal first-person shooter, Doom. The gun was there for the formative years of the genre itself and has remained a mainstay, whether in follow-up Doom games, other id Software titles, or games in the genre as a whole. But the Big F**king Gun actually has a rather unexpected history, having been based on a toy that was purchased from Toys'R'Us. How did a kid's toy blaster become one of the most devastating virtual weapons of all time? The latest episode of Loadout delves into just that question. Join Dave as he recounts the history of the BFG and explores its cultural impact in games, movies, and beyond. Continue Reading at GameSpotView the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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