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June 2008
Z-Hunter Mod Released
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 2:33 PM |
Category: DOOM |
The Doom 3 mod, Z-Hunter has been released. The mod features top down, classic run and gun gameplay with hordes of undead to kill.... and no flashlights or PDA's to worry about. Overall there is 8 maps, 2 unique weapons and 20 custom enemies, plus a lot of other stuff. For more info and the downgrab, hit the Z-Hunter site.
HeXen: Edge Of Chaos Interview
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:53 PM |
Category: DOOM |
The HeXen: Edge Of Chaos was updated with an interview with Slash (concept artist and art-director of mapping). Here is a part of it:EOC: Describe the weapons, what weapon you will use the most and why?
Slash: Hmm.. the weapons will definately be "hexeney", with the return of some well known classics. In the original hexen i always enjoyed the sword, but i'm sure i'm gonna be using whatever weapon is appropriate for the given situation. Our goal is to make every weapon fun to use. Hit the HeXen: Edge Of Chaos site for more info on the Doom 3 mod and read the rest of that interview.
ZDaemon 1.08.07
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 5:26 PM |
Category: DOOM |
I didn't notice this until now, that ZDaemon was updated earlier this Month with the release of ZDaemon 1.08.07.1.08.07 fixes bugs that were introduced in 1.08.06. For the download just hit the main page and the links are on the right side... might have to scroll down a bit.
Carmack Frees Quake 3
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:29 AM |
Category: Quake |
Lets all visit Games Radar because they posted an interview with John Carmack who talks about resurrecting Quake III Arena as Quake Live, which will be Free.JC: Increasing the approachability of the game is one of the absolute top-level priorities here. If someone bought Quake III right now and found a game online, they would have a miserable experience because people playing the game right now are too skilled and experienced. We’re doing a few things to address that. Skill-based matchmaking is extremely important, so when you jump in, you’re going to be someplace appropriate. But we’re also adding things like bot-guided training levels offline. When you initially set up your account, you get to give the system an indication of what your skill level is. After a few matches, the game will see how you’re performing and adjust your choices. Read more right here.
A Map Called Axiom
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 11:45 PM |
Category: DOOM |
I took a look on /id Games and Didy released a Doom 2, singleplayer map that is called Axiom. Here is what anonymous has to say about the map:This is a visually striking map with a novel visual theme that seems to blend elements of steampunk and Inca temple. It feels enormous and intricate, with lots of dark shadows. The gameplay is pretty good, with a steady stream of mostly low-intensity fights and not much health; most of the level's enjoyment comes from exploring and looking around though. Must have taken ages to make. Check out some Axiom over on /id Games.
Doom Connector Is Back!
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:58 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Zap610 dropped me a message that Doom Connector 3 is finally back.After years of being offline, and being modified into different programs, Doom Connector 3 is finally back. However, it is no longer mantained by Codeimp. Doom Connector has all the features it once had such as creating/joining games with rooms, chat, buddy lists, sending messages, and more! It also supports the Skulltag and ZDaemon master servers, so you can join all kinds of games straight from the program. Take a look at this screenshot and hit the official Doom Connector site for more info.
Beyond Shaders v1.0
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:28 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Over on Doom 3 Files you can now grab the Beyond Shaders for Doom 3 that Dafama2K7 released.This mod, designed for ATI & NVidia graphic cards with OpenGL v2.0 or higher, makes the
Doom III 3D engine to look kind of like the HalfLife2 Source engine. In the words of the developer: "...it has the latest improvements of my latest shaders, it's different, it's original, and... Try it. Go grab some Beyond Shaders.
Kobal Review
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 11:01 AM |
Category: DOOM |
Ismaele took the time this Month to review kobal by ShadowMan. Here is a portion of what he has to say about the level:Here is another single level .WAD from the same author of "Cheogsh": he shows again very good talent and this level has as high quality as the previous .WAD. There's no story behind it, but gameplay is good, a bit different from the classic one, because the author tends to create several puzzles, mainly based on switches and such, but they are well done. Also check out the screenshots of the map.
Event Horizon XV v1.3
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 4:01 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Time to hit Doom 3 Files again because this time bladeghost released a Doom 3 mod called Event Horizon XV (v1.3).Do you remember the movie Event Horizon? I do, it's one of my all time favorite Sci-Fi movies, so it comes as no surprise that this mod definitely puts a smile on my face! It's been a long time coming, but after two years, bladeghost has released an updated version of his super-popular mod that is a remake of the movie. Go get your copy of Event Horizon XV (v1.3).
HUDs Pack v1.1
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:31 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Doom 3 mod guy Dafama2K7 gathered up some huds from various Doom 3 mods and packed them up in this HUDs Pack v1.1.This a compilation of many varied HUDs that Dafama2K7 has found for D3 in other mods, he has not only fixed and extracted them to make a small mod, but he has also updated, fixed bugs if any, enhanced and updated to make it even better. That pack is available on Doom 3 Files.
Doom Legacy Ported To PSP
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:58 PM |
Category: DOOM |
sLydE let me know that there's a thread KuriKai posted on the forum which reveals that Doom Legacy has been ported to the PSP. This all leads to this QJ.net article.You've got to note, however, that while Doom Legacy was compiled to show the old Doom games in a whole new visual light, for PSP Doom Legacy, you're only going to see that 'new visual light' on software rendering mode. Check out that QJ.net article and also hit the forum thread for more info.
Risen 3D v2.2.02 is Out
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:36 PM |
Category: DOOM |
I was messing around with the links on my site, happened to hit the Risen 3D site and apparently they updated with the release of v2.2.02 and here is what they have to say about it:Since the v2.2.0 announcement a few issues have been addressed, notably the need to no longer disable nvidia's threaded optimization, the lack of midi volume adjustment in Vista, a hires texture suppression bug, improved functionality and problems registering launcher libraries in Vista. Go grab Risen3D v2.2.02!
Carmack Interview On GWJ
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 2:14 PM |
Category: id Software |
Over on Gamers With Jobs they posted up GWJ Conference Call Episode 89 which includes an interview with John Carmack.We're very pleased this week to have an interview with John Carmack! Sadly, he doesn't give us much on Rage, but saves the real rage for patent trolls and the influx of lawyers into the videogame business. John mostly talks about patents and if you want to zap to where they talk to him, move the slider to 1:07:00. You have the option to download the audio file or listen to it via the site, which I found streamed very fast. I'm still listening to it as I type the news on here, so I'm not sure what he says about Rage. You'll have to go listen for yourself to find out. One thing for sure, Carmack is always interesting to listen to.
Demonwars 2008 Trailer
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:35 PM |
Category: DOOM |
There's a FMJ Demonwars 2008 Trailer over on Doom 3 Files. Demonwars is a coop mod that sets up to 4 players (or bots) against the Doom 3 monsters.It is the year 2024: While the battle west vs east went out of control resulting in both factions using the most frightening weapons mankind
could ever imagine, a thermo-nuclear bomb test performed secretly at Nevada's military desert base went terribly wrong... Apparently FMJ stands for Full Metal Jacket and Demonwars is an expansion for the mod.
Skull Tag 97d2-RC3 Released
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 6:48 PM |
Category: DOOM |
I was on the Skull Tag site and happened to notice that version 97d2-RC3 was released. So go get the download and read the changelog for the list of fixes n stuff.
ZPack Released
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:56 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Over on Realm 667 Tormentor 667 posted that after a development time of 13 months, the ZPack community project is released.Random maps for ZDoom arranged in 3 different episodes make up for a complete megawad filled with quality and awesome maps from mappers around the community. You can grab it right here. Hurry up and grab it before Tormentor pulls it because a bug was found. :p
Greentech v1.3.2
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:15 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Dafama2K7 updated and released the Doom 3 mod, GreenTech (v1.3.2 -Unofficial | Full) that was originally designed by Gyppi.This mod makes Doom III much better then the stock version, it will change the whole ambiance and atmosphere of your whole Doom universe, while adding a bit of that eerie Aliens look...a winning combination, for sure! Also check out the Resurrection Of Evil version.
Abandon All Hope
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 5:26 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Xaijin released a game tweaking mod for Doom 3 that is called Abandon All Hope (v.99 Beta). The mod changes graphics, sound and gameplay, which is all listed over there on Doom 3 Files. There's also a In Hell version of the mod that includes In hell 1.1 that includes additional music and support for some HellFire Shotgun. Might be worth checking out....
Beastiary Updated & Stronghold Info
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:37 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Tormentor 667 updated Realm 667 with some changes to the Beastiary that includes detailed author and credit information for each monster. You can access the info by clicking on tabs clearly marked 'Authors & Credits'. Some beasties don't have the tabs yet, just so you know. Also Tormentor says that he is still working on Stronghold and some mappers have joined him on the project. Read more over on Realm 667.
Newdoom Wad Reviews Issue 17
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:36 AM |
Category: DOOM |
I just got online and noticed that Fatal sent me a message that NewDoom Wad Reviews #17 is now available for reading. I suppose I can make one of those lists to show what wads were reviewed....- The Aberration Cave
- Go Forth and Die
- TGRDM 2
- Zportal
- Scythe
- WolfenDoomed
- Tomb of Omhotep
- The Unholy Trinity
So there you go..... hit NewDoom Wad Reviews #17 and get reading.
Gameplay Mod Zero Tolerance Released
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:45 PM |
Category: DOOM |
I was on /id Games and Zero Prophet released a gameplay mod (new weapons, effects and enemies) for Doom 2 and Ultimate Doom that is called Zero Tolerance.Step into the circuits of the Prototype, a rogue android scheduled for termination but freed in a time of dire need. Trash the opposition of the First Invasion with a plethora of new weapons and dazzling special effects. Complete with a new heads-up-display and a full-fledged reloading system, Zero Tolerance is almost a Total Conversion in its own right. This mod will not work with ZDoom 2.2.0 or earlier and until ZDoom 2.2.1 is released, it's recommended that you use the latest GZDoom or grab Nash's SVN Zdoom build right here.
Real Chaingun v1.1 For Resurrection Of Evil
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 6:46 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Denizen Trabant updated his Real Chaingun to version 1.1 for Resurrection Of Evil.The Real Chaingun - RoE (v1.1) mod goes a long way in making the chaingun one of the most powerful weapons in this game, which is how it should be! Once you download this mod, you can begin to hold your head up high with a whole new level of confidence as you can move through levels with a more manly gun...no more will the Demons be laughing at you when you squeeze the chaingun's trigger...they will flee in terror! Check out that Real Chaingun.
Unreal Reviews
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:48 PM |
Category: Other Games |
Phoebus and I figured we would post this here as well..... Not too long ago I replayed Unreal and reviewed the game and afterwards I played the Unreal mission pack and now the review for that is up on Mindless Games, thanks to Phoebus.After escaping the planet Na Pali and floating around in the escape pod for an undetermined amount of time, the player is picked up by the human starship UMS Bodega Bay. Thing is, they decide to send you back to the surface of Na Pali on a mission to find the crashed UMS ship Prometheus. So check out my review for Unreal: Return To Na Pali.
Skulltag 97d2-RC2 Released
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:10 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Apparently Skull Tag version 97d2-RC2 was released a few days ago and I almost didn't notice. So go grab the download and read the changelog for the list of fixes n stuff.
Odamex v0.4.0 Released
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 11:49 AM |
Category: DOOM |
Manc updated the Odamex site with the news that the multiplayer Doom port has been updated to version 0.4.0.After long last, Odamex has reached 0.4.0! There have been over 400 revisions since our last release, and if you haven't seen Odamex in a while, it's time you got on the odatrain. Check out the latest version of Odamex.
Doomed Fan Fiction To Map Conversion Contest Challenge
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:52 AM |
Category: DOOM |
Fatal has announced that a new contest has been posted up on the forum right here. Basically mappers are challeneged to design a sort of narrative map that is based on one of the choosen fan fiction stories.Your objective is to make a map based on one of the fan fictions that will shortly follow. Think of it as a game to movie conversion, just replacing the word “game” with “fan fiction” and “movie” with “Doom map”. You don’t have to follow the story precisely. Fill in the gaps of the story, make it playable (and possibly even… *gasp*, fun). Use the fan fiction as a source of inspiration. Just make sure that it’s somehow obvious which fan fiction you decided to base your map on. Be sure to read all of the rules and stuff right here.
Fragging Free Revealed
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:58 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Nemesis let me know that he was poking around the internet and found this Fragging Free mod for Doom 3: Resurrection Of Evil, over on Mod db.In Fragging Free you'll find lots of action, lots of monsters, lots of power-ups and a well-balanced gameplay that will push your skills to their limit.
"Free" is the word that summarise the essence of this mod: no more limitations (instant weapon change, high walk speed and ut-style dodge abilities, no falling damage, no need to hold a key to run, ...), no objectives to follow, no stupid puzzles to do... just focus on fighting and have fun. Check out Fragging Free. They have more info and some screenshots over there.
Sltown Screenshots
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:55 PM |
Category: General |
Tango updated The Spiffcave with some new sltown screenshots. The new ones are tagged as 'new'.... that's all I know.
Eternity & Portal Progress
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 12:13 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Som's Pad was updated with SoM reporting about the progress on Eternity and how the work on linked portals is coming along.Portals are running quite a bit faster now due to some rendering optimizations which came about from trying to debug some problems relating to Esselfortium's new EE map. Line to line linked portals are working better and I hope to have some other portal-related rendering issues taken care of soon Hit Som's Pad for more info.
Eight Years Of Newdoom
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 11:50 AM |
Category: General |
Eight years ago Phoebus launched Newdoom.com during a time when Doom 3 was first announced. It was shortly after the site came online that I discovered the forums while looking for news about a new doom game. I joined the forums with the Doom_Dude nick, with no idea that I would be stuck with it, that I would have my site hosted here, or that I would turn into a moderator for the forums and eventually a news guy as well. It's hard to believe so much time has gone by already, but it's been a great eight years and we've seen Doom 3 and Resurretion of Evil released along with the excellent Doom Builder and many excellent Doom wads like the Doom 64 TC and Knee Deep In ZDoom (just to mention a few) plus NDCP and the Community Chest wads.... I think the next eight years will be as interesting as the last and sometime soon (give or take a few years) we should see things like Doom Builder 2, NDCP 2, Legacy 2 and last but not least Doom 4..... and maybe even Vilecore 2! Thanks to Mr_Rocket and this thread for reminding me it's Newdooms b-day. Heh, I was just gonna post a blurb and ended up with all this text. Happy Birthday Newdoom!
Annihilation X NG v1.8
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Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 3:00 PM |
Category: DOOM |
Dafama2K7 released version 1.8 of Annihilation X NG for Doom 3. This version includes updated shaders, updated weapons, better AI, fixed sounds, etc... For more detailed descriptions of the actual fixes and the download, hit the Annihilation X NG page over on Doom 3 Files.
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