March 2005
Doom 3 Xbox & ROE Interview
Game Informer Online talks with Tim Willits and Matt Hooper of id software and Brandon James of Nerve Software about the upcoming Xbox port of Doom 3 and the Resurrection of Evil expansion. Here is a clip:TW: Basically, our Xbox multiplayer experience is right along the same lines as the PC version. It supports four players and the game types include Free For All, Last Man Standing, Team Play, and Tournament Play. It’s basically the same levels that you saw in the PC version, but we’re also planning on having downloadable content, which we’ll be making available in the future, as well. Check out that interview right here.
| Wednesday, March 30, 2005 |
Doom 3 Xbox Commercial
I missed this bit of news before but anyhow I noticed on IGN that they mentioned that the Xbox version of Doom 3 will have it's own telly-vision commercial.As videogames become more mainstream, so must the advertising. For the April release of DOOM 3 on Xbox, Activision decided to get a big-name director to help make a high-impact commercial for television. They talk to director Paul Anderson in this article so check it out.
Game Rush To Host Doom 3 Midnight Sale
Gamespot posted up the news that Doomers will be able to purchase the Xbox version of Doom 3 at Game Rush (the gaming division of Blockbuster) at 12:00am on Monday, April 4 (midnight sale).Doom 3 is rated "M" for Mature and will sell for $49.99. The limited edition, which includes playable versions of Ultimate Doom and Doom II, will sell for $59.99. Also note that Game Rush will be selling Xbox accessories for 20 percent off, and the Doom 3 strategy guide will sell for 30 percent off. Also members of id software, will make an appearance at the Game Rush store on 6437 Hillcrest Avenue in Dallas to greet fans, sign autographs, and give away Doom 3-related merchandise. Check out that full article right here.
Carmack Working On Doom Themed Cell-Phone Game
Due to a visit to Computer Games Magazine I spotted that John Carmack has updated his blog on Armadillo Aerospace where he reveals that he's been working on a Doom themed cell-phone game. Here is a chunk of text from his blog:I have a small list of games that I think would work out well, but what I decided to work on is DoomRPG – sort of Bard’s Tale meets Doom. Step based smooth sliding/turning tile movement and combat works out well for the phone input buttons, and exploring a 3D world through the cell phone window is pretty neat. We talked to Jamdat about the business side of things, and hired Fountainhead Entertainment to turn my proof-of-concept demo and game plans into a full-featured game. For the rest of the deal check out Carmack's Blog. By the way this is something John is doing on the side while not working on id software's next title.
Wad2PDF 1.4 Released
Pate just sent in the news that he's updated Wad2PDF to version 1.4 and here are the highlights:- Processes levels 30-50 times faster.
- Bunch of new features.
- Several bugs squashed.
Go hit the Wad2PDF site for the downgrab. Just so you know, Wad2PDF is a program that converts the levels in Doom wad files into PDF files. Yay! Go get it.
Forty Xbox Doom 3 Screens
Over on worthplaying.com they posted up forty new screenshots from the upcoming Xbox version of Doom 3. So if your interested in that stuff go forth and partake of those Xbox screenies.
Recall To Hell Wants More Shock
The Recall To Hell team is looking for shock-script ideas to implement into thier mod. Send us detailed descriptions, ideas, drafts or finished materials of your meanest and most cunning shock-scripts. There's no limit on you and your imagination! Main points are that it is really sneaky and was never done before - just like we actually expected from the original doom! Of course the best and most innovative scripts will find their way into our game and there authors an extra mention in our next news... So if you have an idea for a good scary trap design, give the Recall To Hell guys a shout.
When The West Was Doomed
I was lurking around and found a Doom 3 site that's doing up a western themed, multiplayer mod that's called The Doomed West. The mexican town and some train tracks with some side buildings still need to be built to finish the map shown in the screenshots. It also needs to be detailed further and some things need to be filled up. Yeah so check out The Doomed West.
Doom Builder 1.66 Released
CodeImp just released Doom Builder 1.66 and if you already have Doom Builder 1.60 or newer you can just get the available patch, otherwise go downgrab the full version.. If you don't know what Doom Builder is then go here.
| Wednesday, March 23, 2005 |
Doom 3 Introspective: Mac Performance Followup
Santaduck sent in the news that Macologist has posted up a Doom 3 Introspective: Mac Performance Followup articleWe worked closely with Rob-ART Morgan of Barefeats, and benched machines from the top DP 2.5 G5s with X800 XT or 6800Ultra, down to a 500Mhz Cube with a 9000pro, and almost everything in between. We've also done in-depth case studies on three configuations such as the iMac G5, a MDD G4, and a high-end system. If you have a lower-spec machine you'll know what to expect after reading our article. We've also explored CPU, RAM, VRAM, L3, 6800U vx X800, and what tweaks to make without ruining the experience. Also included are case studies on various machines from low to high: a MDD G4, iMac G5, and a high end system.
And speaking of actual gameplay experience, that's what it's all about in our opinion, and we have gone beyond the benchmarks to talk about what you can expect on a real world machine even if you don't have a G5 tower with x800/6800U. We'll also be updating the piece in the coming weeks to include numbers from third party 7457 G4 upgrades, and other machines. Check out that article.
Latest Foreverhood Stuff
Skadoomer sent in the news that the Foreverhood level design is being put on hold while the gameplay is being worked on along with the enemy sprites and the clean up of the internally built beta test version into, whatever comes after a beta test version. Lets quote Skadoomer so he can explain the rest of the dealie: Some information to consider: Foreverhood is currently being set to be relaeased on may 7th, the day of my senior art show. It will use graf zahl's current "port" of zdoom which adds in custom weapon support, as well as some minor behavior impliments. Pending some questions i have concerning gameplay get answered by a few, source code savvy individuals, foreverhood may have a slightly different playing style then most previous mods, but more on thatr later... Check out the Foreverhood site and he also provided this link to the ZDoom Forum but I don't get why. Haha.
Aspyr Announces Mac Version Of Doom 3 Ships To Retail Stores
According to Blues News the Mac version of Doom 3 has now shipped to retail stores. This here is the system requirements:- Mac OS X 10.3.8 or later CPU Processor: PowerPC G4/G5 or later CPU Speed: 1.5GHz or faster.
- Memory: 512 MB or higher.
- Hard Disk Space: 2.0 GB free disk space.
- Video Card (ATI): Radeon 9600 or better
- Video Card (Nvidia): GeForce FX5200 or better Video Memory (VRam): 64 MB Media required: DVD Drive.
The Mac version was ported by Aspyr Media.
Spend Some Time In Prison Obsidian?
So I was on Doom 3 Files once more, mostly just to poke around and stuff and this time I spotted that Kilson released a Doom 3, Single Player level called Obsidian. Here's a quote from the description:You’re a prison guard on mars; you’ve dealt with the toughest meanest badasses around. But one night while on duty a energy wave sweeps through the base you see bodies fly and people die in front of your eyes just before darkness takes you and you fall unconscious.
This is where you take over in the middle of the destruction of Prison Obsidian, your only chance is escape, can you make it through the hordes of flesh eating demons. This just might be a good time to play Obsidian while waiting for Resurrection Of Evil or whatever it is you might be waiting for.
Amalgamating The NDCP Pages
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I just updated the NewDoom Community Project site. I took all info from five pages and merged it all onto one page, updated the screenshots and also scaled the number of shots down to two per wad. I needed to do this as it'll make it easier to maintain. As for the project itself, we have a total of eight levels to go before completion. Anyways take a look at the NewDoom Community Project site while I go do up my peppersteak stir fry jobby. Adios!
Recall To Hell Interview Part 2
Just noticed that they updated the Recall To Hell site with the news that they were interviewed by Doom3maps and here is a snip:The engine definitely has potential! With a little creativity and work on the textures it is even possible to create beautiful innovative environs beyond the technology ambience that is typical for doom3. The Doom3maps site is in German but us English folk can partake of the interview part 2 that's posted on the Recall To Hell site. Also note that they posted up some cool screenshots, concept art and model-pics.
Subterranean On Map Factory
Over on the new Map Factory site, that's dedicated to levels for various games I spotted a neat looking Doom 3, deathmatch map by XPac_27 that's called Subterranean. The author says it was built in 4 days and the goal was to learn the tools. Anyhow the screenie looks interesting enough so go forth and check on Subterranean. Methinks Map Factory needs more Doom 3 maps...
| Wednesday, March 16, 2005 |
id Software Game Demos
Sematary dropped us an email that he's updated the Doom Wad Station with a new area he's been working on for awhile that showcases id Software game demos which includes everything from Dangerous
Dave to Doom 3. Furthermore, Sematary wrote a history of games by id Software along with pertinent links to helpful sites and screenshots of the various games. Check out that id Software Game Demos section.
Resurrection Of Evil Preview On Games Domain
Games Domain has a preview up for Doom 3: Resurrection Of Evil and here is a shot from the full article:But now, evil is resurrected in this upcoming expansion pack, which changes enough single-player and multiplayer elements to almost qualify it as a full-on sequel. Here is the linkage to that expansion preview.
Doom 3 Gets Mac-a-Fied
Just spotted on the id Software site they announced that the Mac version of Doom 3 is now available.Mac fans rejoice...This is the moment you've been waiting for! The fastest selling shooter ever is now availiable for the Macintosh. So there you go! Hit the Aspyr site for more info on the Mac version.
UAC Phobos Facility & Hobomaster's Site
Sematary sent in the news today that he reviewed a Doom 3, single player map called UAC Phobos Facility that's designed by Anthony 'Bean' Nichols. Also Hobomaster has moved his site to Doom Wad Station, so be sure to check out Hobomaster's Site Of Doom. That's all on Doom Wad Station!
Doom 3 On The Xbox Review
I'm having a hard time using the net over here. My god bleepin' internet connection decided to start acting screwy today and webpages are half-loading and stuff... very annoying. Errrr, anyways somehow I missed this before but anyhow, it seems that Gamepro has posted up the first XBox Doom 3 review.The visual design of the game lends itself perfectly to the horrors of the unknown: stark, flickering lights illuminate vividly rendered environments and cast deep shadows into corners and hallways. Yeah check on that review.
Bay Of Flames
Master Of Puppets released a new Doom 2, single player, ZDoom level that is called Bay Of Flames which is available for download on his Fear of God site. He also posted about the map on the forum in this thread.
Fire Arrows & Blackjacks
The Dark Mod site recently updated with a new and improved website plus they have been interviewed by UK PC Gamer magazine and that will appear in a near future issue of the mag. Furthermore they mention that browsing the gallery and screenshot pages, will reveal lots of new content. They also mention some of the latest stuff they have in the game that includes fire arrows and the blackjack. Sneak on over to the The Dark Mod where they're bringing a Thief-like world to Doom 3.
Recall To Hell Screenshots
The Doom 3 mod site for Recall To Hell was updated with some new screenshots added to thier media section. These latest screens reveal a giant reactor chamber and oppressive mine repository. Check out those screenshots.
The Rock, The Daily Show & The Doom Movie
Gamespot posted up an article about the Doom 3 movie. Seems that The Rock was on The Daily Show With Jon Stewart to promote Be Cool and Jon prodded The Rock about the Doom film.Taking much of its inspiration from the PC game Doom 3, the film will take place in a paramilitary research facility on Mars, where things go awry and hell is literally raised. Some theories say that the Rock is actually Satan in disguise, which would tie in to the film and game's devilish setting. Sooo it is on Mars then? Anyhow you can find that article right here.
Chemical Engineering Department
Toranaga sent in the news that he updated his site with a new level that's designed for Doom 2, single player and deathmatch which is named Chemical Engineering Department. He also says that his main project, Death is Just the Beginning is going OK but he won't be able to finish it this month. Jump onto the Death is Just the Beginning site and get that new map.
Latest Resurrection Of Evil Preview
I was having trouble finding a bit of Doom news until I spotted a Doom 3, Resurrection Of Evil preview on Firing Squad. Here's a quote from what they have to say about it:Casting the player in the role of an engineer, you are sent to investigate a mysterious signal near the Mars facility, rather than donning the Marine armor again. Key gameplay elements are unchanged - the story is still revealed through bits and pieces of scattered information, and the style of action remains faithful to the original. Though, from our time with the game we noticed slightly more open and brighter environments, and fewer monster-in-the-closet deals. Have a check up on that preview.
Stalking Evil Revealed & Two Updated Vilecore II Screens
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I updated my site with some info about Stalking Evil, a 10-12 Doom Legacy project that's full of 3d floors and Imps. Once you get on my site (if you go) theres a link to some Stalking Evil screens in the Legacy forum. Theres also a couple Vilecore II updated screens on my main page and the usual long winded blabbering about my stuff. Anyways check out The Megawad.
Doom Movie News
I spotted on Shack News that they mentioned some Doom Movie news. There's a Doom Journal by Doug Jones which is a personal record of Doug's thoughts, comments and stories during the making of the film. Rosemund Pike is quite gorgeous up close, and very, very professional. We had a chat one day agreeing on the wonders of Arnica cream on bruises and skin abrasions. What else would you expect a girl and a guy in an imp suit to talk about? Have a gander at that Doom Journal.
Last Man Standing New Webpage & Screenshots
The site for the Doom 3 mod Last Man Standing has received a facelift in the form of a new webpage, plus they have a bunch of new screenshots to gander at that include Agent Spork's Ancient Ruins of Mars, Kaiser's Onslaught and Timbosteve's Pressure Map. check that stuff out on Last Man Standing.
Yadex Patches
I noticed this yesterday but forgot to post it up. The Unix, Doom level editor Yadex has a couple patch updates that remaps some keys and adds some additional tools.I have updated the Yadex patch page with three new patches: first one is my additional tools (the sector-reassignment function on the [Z] key is a feature I can't live without when editing), another one just remaps some keys for better laptop usage, and the third one combines all the patches there into one dirty big mess for one's patching pleasure. Check out that Yadex jobby.
New Linkage For Wads In Progress
Ok anybody who can't get onto Boris's Wads In Progress site should check out the new linkage. Some people were previously having problems getting on the site and hopefully the new url will work out for everybody. So have a shot of hitting Wads In Progress. Also note that the olde linkage, right here should still work as well.
UAC Phobos Facility
So I was on Doom 3 Files again and this time I spotted that Bean released a Doom 3, Single Player level called UAC Phobos Facility. Now for a quote from the description:The UAC Phobos Communication and Defense Facility is the U.S. Government Black-Ops hub for interdimensional technologies. After a series of demonic occurrences at the Defense Wing of Phobos, demons invade the facility and a task force is escorted in to clean up the mess. Might be a good time to play UAC Phobos Facility while waiting for Resurrection Of Evil.
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