June 2006
Doom 3 Is Not For Kantor
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by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:14 AM |
Category: DOOM |
Apparently this Kantor guy has explained on his site Why Doom 3 Sucks.Doom 3 looks good, yep. But that's it. The graphics and sound are excellent. But the gameplay is pathetic: Enter room, monsters attack you, kill them. Repeat. Thanks to Rendo for sending in this news dealie.
New Section On Doom Wad Station
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 4:37 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Bob Larkin sent me an email that reveals a new Classic Doom Wads section on Doom Wad Station. Here is what Bob has to say about the new area:Basically, reviews are being posted on maps that were created shortly after the release of Doom - 1994 and 1995 only - before the release of Doom2. There are a ton of maps from this era which deserve more than a simple space on the archives. They deserve to be given the place of reverance that the original mappers have earned. I hope everyone enjoys the new area and if anyone is interested in reviewing some of these classic maps - please email me at interleave1 and let me know of your interest. Reviewers must have decent writing skills and the ability to write a review that people can understand. That is all on Doom Wad Station.
John Romero Video Interview
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:07 PM |
Category: General |
Games Net posted up a short video (4:37) interview with John Romero. John talks about the Doom series and his new secret game company of which Slipgate Ironworks is the working / fake name they're using until they come up with the real name. You can view that video right here. Note that you'll have to watch an advert first before you get to see the interview footage. Thanks to Aliotroph? for sending me the news.
ZDaemon USA Pro Tournament
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 5:34 PM |
Category: DOOM |
ZDaemon is having a USA Pro Tournament for the months of July and August. Now would be a good time to sign up if you're into that kinda multiplayer stuff. Check out where to join on the ZDaemon main page.
DarkWiki Unveiled
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 6:07 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Over on The Dark Mod site it's been mentioned that they have a DarkWiki set up.At the moment it's fairly light on tutorials, but as time goes on it will be a place for the community to keep track of how to do everything related to TDM. Go sneak up on the DarkWiki.
The Megawad Updated
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 4:42 PM |
Category: Hosted Sites |
I updated my personal site, The Megawad with some basic stuff about Vilecore II. Basically I switched some maps around and I'm definitely working on it still. It's about time I started updating the site again. Maybe next time my update will be a little more exciting.
GZDoom 1.0.16 Released
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:21 AM |
Category: DOOM |
If you put a hit on the GZDoom site you'll notice that the port has been updated to 1.0.16 which includes a fix for the savegame picture bug.
Update On The Dark Mod
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 12:33 AM |
Category: DOOM |
The Dark Mod site was updated a few days ago with the news that they sent a new alpha build to thier beta-mappers that includes a working noise arrow. Also in the news is info on a working combination lock, stim/response system and objectives system. Furthermore they're giving the community a sneak peak at DarkRadiant.
Screenshots On DoomSlayer
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 12:31 AM |
Category: DOOM |
Once again Stubbsy has updated the DooMSlayer site, this time with some Homestar Gunner and DoomSport screenshots.
Crucified Dreams 1.1
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:03 PM |
Category: DOOM |
I just hopped onto the Crucified Dreams site and noticed that Afterglow released version 1.1 of the Doom 2, deathmatch megawad, that has quite a few fixes to many maps. So go grab Crucified Dreams 1.1 already.
Doom Reborn Screenshots
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 11:24 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Over on the Doom Reborn site they posted up some new screenshots of the Doom 3 mod that show some models and parts of e1m3.
ZDoom 2.1.0 Released
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:16 PM |
Category: DOOM |
ZDoom 2.1.0 was released with various bug fixes, improved DECORATE features and custom weapon support.And, yes, you once again have the option of keeping your items when you die in cooperative play, just like in 2.0.63a. But now it really is an option, so you can still punish yourself with a pistol start after death if you like that sort of thing. Go downgrab the new ZDoom.
Recall To Hell Screenshots
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:52 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Doom 3 mod site Recall To Hell was updated with some new screenshots that show new monster designs and levels. The Dark Beast skillfully uses its abilities to extinguish all electrical machinery, creating a large area of total darkness around itself. Even your battery-powered flashlight can't withstand the effect. The only thing you are left to rely on are meager magnesium flares and those heavy footsteps, echoing through the dark, growing closer by the second... Lots of snazzy looking stuff to look at, so go forth and check those screenshots.
DooMSport In The Works
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:06 AM |
Category: DOOM |
Stubbsy updated his DooMSlayer site with the news that Jung Jae-woong has beaten the current high score of The Imping Range. Also Stubbsy and his brother are working on DoomSport and The Imping Range will be part of the final project. We can expect to see some screenshots of DooMSport soon. Take a peek at DooMSlayer for more info.
The id Sofware Wiki On Doom Wad Station
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 2:44 PM |
Category: General |
Bob Larkin says that he's added the id Software Wiki to Doom Wad Station.Since it is brand new it is pretty much devoid of any information but what I'm hoping is that the community will chip in and start adding pages to the Wiki. Subject matter can be anything from Hovercraft to Quake 4 but mostly (of course) I am looking for people to contribute mainly Doom information. Pages can also be created for specific user created projects with links to appropriate downloads (of course). That is on Doom Wad Station.
Tormentor667 Interview & Level Reviews On Doom Wad Station
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 2:05 PM |
Category: DOOM |
The Doom Wad Station was updated with an interview with Tormentor667 that you can read right right here. Here is a snip:Sematary: Which do you consider your best?
Tormentor: As my latest projects aren't released yet, I consider TNT3 as my best map so far. It had new and innovative stuff in the time it came out, no other map had (for example new monsters without overwriting old ones) and it was the map I put the most work in, the most amount of new ideas I had so far... it's old, partially full of bugs but it is still one of the coolest things I have released so far! Also on Doom Wad Station is a couple new reviews. First up is a Doom 2 level called Spaced and then there's Darkroom which is anouther Doom 2 level. Check all that stuff out.
Kathedrale (0.8)
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 12:00 AM |
Category: DOOM |
SanchoPansa released his first attempt at level designing with DOOMEdit that is called DM_Kathedrale (0.8). The level is designed for multiplayer and is set in a cathedral.
Crucified Dreams Released
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 3:25 PM |
Category: DOOM |
It's official! The Doom II, deathmatch megawad Crucified Dreams that is designed for Boom compatible ports has been released and is now available for download. Check out the site for more info on the project's compatibility with the various Boom related ports.
Get Your Napalm Guns
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:47 AM |
Category: DOOM |
Sometimes when you're fighting demons Doom 3 style you could use some Napalm Guns to help you out even if the enemy has them too.This mod gives napalm guns to the player and monsters. Each napalm round consists of a bullet and a napalm capsule. The bullet does all its damage immediately upon striking a target. The napalm capsule ignites upon striking a target and causes damage as long as it is burning. The bullet and napalm capsule separate in flight and may not strike at the same place. Check out Napalm Guns over on Doom 3 Files.
XBox 360 Compatibility Patch Goes Live (Doom 3 Enabled)
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:29 AM |
Category: DOOM |
According to Shack News the Xbox 360 backwards compatibility patch is now live which allows 21 XBox games to be compatible with the XBox 360. As I mentioned before in my last news post about this, Doom 3 is in the list of 21 game. You can read more right here.
DungeonDooM Patched To 8.1.2
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 3:37 PM |
Category: DOOM |
There's a DungeonDooM patch that was released that brings the mod to version 8.1.2. You can grab the vanilla patch or downgrab the XP patch over on Doom 3 Files. If you don't currently have DungeonDooM the patch links will show you where to get the mod itself. You can also visit the official DungeonDooM site for more info and such.
Doom 3 Soon To Be Backwards Compatible With The Xbox 360
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:10 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Computer and Video Games posted that over 20 XBox games will soon be compatible with the XBox 360, which includes Doom 3.Proving once again that it's committed to the feature, Microsoft has got a fresh 360 backwards compatibility update primed for release this week, according to games boss Peter Moore. Read more about that right here.
Crucified Dreams Coming Soon
Posted
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 11:31 AM |
Category: DOOM |
Apparently Crucified Dreams will be available for download sometime this month as you can read on the main page (I'm sure that wasn't on there before), which also includes a list of source port compatibility info for the Doom II deathmatch megawad.
Doom Builder 1.68 Released
Posted
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 4:50 PM |
Category: DOOM |
CodeImp updated Doom Builder to 1.68, which fixes various v1.67 bugs and adds some stuff as well. You can read the changes on the changelog page and get the download when you're done reading. Thanks to PumpkinSmasher and his thread on the forums.
Hellcore 2.0 In Production
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:59 AM |
Category: DOOM |
Hellcore is getting an overhaul. The new Hellcore site is online where you can check out the updated progress and screenshots pages. The news page is currently not working but you can check out update stuffs as Darkfyre and Fusion post in the Hellcore Thread on our forums. Also they're looking for some experienced testers to beta test the first 4 maps or so. So if your serious about helping them out, just give them a shout on the forum or send an email to the Hellcore Team.
Annihilation (4.0) & Doom Remix Of E1M5
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:06 AM |
Category: DOOM |
I just took a visit to Hell On Earth Sound and apparently I missed that Annihilation (4.0) was released, which is a Doom 3 mod. This new version adds new music, 2 new MP maps and new weapons. Also if you hit the Hell On Earth Sound site you can download Neurological - Unreality which is the Annilation 4.0 Theme (Mp3) and also grab a Doom remix of E1M5 called Anomaly, which is a metal version of the song.
Quake Remix Wants You
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:35 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Apparently the Quake Remix mod team is looking for help for thier Total Conversion. The word on thier site is that the mod has come to a halt since most members are no longer active. So if you happen to be a either an animator, modeller, texture artist, mapper or coder and want to join a Doom 3 mod, maybe this one is the right one. Check out Quake Remix just the same.
Brilliant Highlights (0.60b)
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:08 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Brilliant Highlights (0.60b) is a modified shader for Doom 3 and RoE which enhances the appearance of lights and bumpmaps. It certainly looks worth downloading going by the screenshots. By the way the ATI Radeon X1000 series of video cards have a problem with the shader just so you know. That's on Doom 3 Files.
Enterprise NX-01
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:25 PM |
Category: DOOM |
toranga released his new Star Trek level for ZDoom that he calls Enterprise NX-01. The Enterprise NX-01 is investigating a space anomaly. Demons suddenly begin to teleport themselves on the starship and the MACOs start a cruel battle against the invaders while the crew is evacuated on a Vulcan starship. The demons gain the upper hand and assume the control of the main computer system, which is blocked by a Genetic Key. The map features new textures, scripts, weapons, sprites and music so check it out. He also posted on the forums about it right here.
Reviews On Doom Wad Station
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by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 11:34 PM |
Category: DOOM |
The Doom Wad Station was updated with some reviews. First up is a review for Action Doom.If you don't get this one, you've missed out on one of the most incredible Dooming experiences out there! Also there's reviews for Spacelab, Spacelab 2 and a 13 level megawad called Grim Ripper. Furthermore there's a Doom installer for the Microsoft Smartphone that you can check out right here. Have fun!
TheHive Moving To Doom 3 Engine
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:08 PM |
Category: DOOM |
I noticed while visiting ModdB that ShinraJXX has decided that TheHive 1.3 will be for Doom 3. Previous versions of the mod were made for Half-Life 2.Since dheat.co.uk was attacked and, TheHive mod and backups were damaged i have decided to remake the mod on the DOOM 3 Engine. Currently i have been working my ass off as it seems to be quite easy. The main reason i have decided to move to the DOOM3 engine is that ive seen a lot of HL2 CO-OP mods poping up recently and is there any point in going for the HL2 style? Check out VenShinra Co-Op for more info on the Doom 3 version. Also see the official site for the TheHive.
Episode II: Creatio Anulo
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:34 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Episode II: Creatio Anulo is a Singleplayer mod for Doom 3 and here is a blast of text that explains the storyline:September 29, 2970. You happily arrive in Prykohn after a long trip for a very lucrative bussiness. You work for SpaceTime Technologies, an earth-based corporation exploiting exotic matter for wormhole travelling. Shortly after your arrival the Targs decide to attack the Planet and slaughter most of the population. You are taken among them, kidnapped and put to rot in a filthy cell. But, for some reason, someone wants you to escape, leaving you clues to succeed in your quest. When you finally enter the rocket cabin, you find out the sad truth: you've been used to transport a deadly artifact that may change the face of the Universe: the Creatio Anulo... Also be sure to grab Damnatio Memoriae (Episode I: Escape from Prykohn) (1.1) which is recommended you play first. That's on Doom 3 Files.
The Exiled Trailer Released
Posted
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 6:11 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Zero Halo (aka General Greivous) sent me a message that he's uploaded a new trailor of his jDoom project, The Exiled, and you can downgrab it right here on FileFront.The trailer shows in-game clips of some of the maps in progress and shows off some features you can't really grasp in screenshots. There will be an actual gameplay trailer at a later time. The Exiled!
GZDoom 1.0.12
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 12:36 AM |
Category: DOOM |
So here's more Doom port news already. GZDoom was updated to 1.0.12 to the latest ZDoom source. Go download it.
Doomsday 1.9.0-Beta4 Released
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:20 PM |
Category: Hosted_Ports |
It took two people to get me to news this. Brain failure isn't a good thing... Anyhow Phoebus and Dani J666 let me know that Doomsday 1.9.0-beta4 was released and is now available as was originally announced in this thread. You can download it off Doomsday's Sourceforge page. The port is availble for Windows, Unix and Mac OS X..
Kiltron Re-Releases Trite Breeding Facility
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:07 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Kiltron released Trite Breeding Facility Plus which is a re-release of the map of the same name minus the 'Plus' bit.This is the extended version of the first community released DOOM 3 map, Trite Breeding Facility. I have added a whole new section to the D-Sector which was a door that was just there for the sake of making the facility look larger. Now you can explore this area, which also extends the gameplay to somewhen between 45' ~ 1hr depending on your gaming skills. That's all available on Doom 3 Files.
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