PC, 360, PS3: Doom 4
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PC, 360, PS3: Doom 4
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May 7, 2008 - The landmark Doom franchise is getting a new game in the series according to an announcement made today by id Software. The company revealed that Doom 4 is in production and that it is looking to hire talent to work on the game. It's unusual to basically reveal the existence of a game through basically a help-wanted ad; normally publishers like to trumpet the announcement.
Judging by the announcement, id is going to work on Doom 4 itself, which means that the company will develop two major titles simultaneously, something that it has never really done before in its long existence. Work is currently underway on Rage, which is a new franchise for id that blends vehicular combat with first-person action in a sci-fi setting.
It will be interesting to see where id goes with Doom 4. The previous game in the series, Doom 3, was released over four years ago and was basically a re-imagining of the original Doom, considered to be one of the most influential games of all time. Doom 3 was later released in an Xbox version. It's unknown what platforms Doom 4 will appear on, but considering that id is developing Rage for the PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3, it's probable that Doom 4 will appear on those platforms as well.
We contacted id CEO Todd Hollenshead for comment, and he responded that the company just wanted to "leave it at the press announcement for now." So there it is, Doom 4 confirmed, but details to come at a much later date.
Judging by the announcement, id is going to work on Doom 4 itself, which means that the company will develop two major titles simultaneously, something that it has never really done before in its long existence. Work is currently underway on Rage, which is a new franchise for id that blends vehicular combat with first-person action in a sci-fi setting.
It will be interesting to see where id goes with Doom 4. The previous game in the series, Doom 3, was released over four years ago and was basically a re-imagining of the original Doom, considered to be one of the most influential games of all time. Doom 3 was later released in an Xbox version. It's unknown what platforms Doom 4 will appear on, but considering that id is developing Rage for the PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3, it's probable that Doom 4 will appear on those platforms as well.
We contacted id CEO Todd Hollenshead for comment, and he responded that the company just wanted to "leave it at the press announcement for now." So there it is, Doom 4 confirmed, but details to come at a much later date.
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Originally Posted by GrandeInter10
Ahh. I remember playing the first Doom when I first got my Playstation in what...96?. Fuckin classic.
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Originally Posted by mystikk
Honestly, Doom scared the hell out of me and I'm still jittery about buying D3. 
Man up and do it! If you get too scared, download the shot gun flash light mod.
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Originally Posted by mystikk
Honestly, Doom scared the hell out of me and I'm still jittery about buying D3.
I've said it before about Doom 3: it's not that bad scare-wise; great graphics though...truely scary FPS on the PC was probably Aliens vs. Predator. Sure, that game is ancient by today's standards...but, I dare you to play that in the dark with the soundtrack on full. And oh, I doubt you'd get past the labs without curling up on the floor in a fetal position.
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Originally Posted by tiguy99
Don't forget Yumchah, they have to play on the hardest setting as the Marine and no codes.... talk about bringing a knife to a gun fight
The labs was what killed me on the hard settings. Once the facehugger gets you, it's over.
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Yumchah, you know I never finished it from that time I said I was a few months ago? I know I know I should have....girlfriend + life got in the way. I haven't played much of any game lately with the exception of Orange Box ((Portal of Course)). I think I uninstalled AvP a while ago because now I don't see it on my start menu
I still have the disc though I think I'm going to reinstall it after the barbecue this afternoon and give it another go
I still have the disc though I think I'm going to reinstall it after the barbecue this afternoon and give it another go
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Originally Posted by tiguy99
Yumchah, you know I never finished it from that time I said I was a few months ago? I know I know I should have....girlfriend + life got in the way. I haven't played much of any game lately with the exception of Orange Box ((Portal of Course)). I think I uninstalled AvP a while ago because now I don't see it on my start menu
I still have the disc though I think I'm going to reinstall it after the barbecue this afternoon and give it another go
I still have the disc though I think I'm going to reinstall it after the barbecue this afternoon and give it another go
I oughtta ban you for not completing this rite of manhood.
Well, it's definitely not a one-evening type of game...and yeah, gaming life is different now since I've finished college.
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