Doom III - summer 2004! - Page 2

TheBlueRaja · 12-07-2004, 09:28

When i looked at that fan-art of the box shot - i did wonder how it was that they could have already had a quote for the box from a magazine review.

Given that its not been reviewd yet as AFAIK.

TheBlueRaja · 14-07-2004, 11:32

Just announced on the Rage3D forums is that Doom 3 has scored an astounding 94% in the latest issue of PC Gamer, which has just shipped to subscribers. They say the atmosphere rocks and that the graphics are top notch, but the few attempts at humor fall short. Nonetheless, they say it's a must buy!

You can check out a scan of the mag's front cover here: Click

Rage3D Forum link
Here

Also included is a scan from a GamePro Ad
Notice the "M" rating at the bottom right corner. ESRB usually reviews games subsequent to their completion apparently.

Here

TheBlueRaja · 14-07-2004, 19:08

Heres the news you have all been waiting for...

id Software's Todd Hollenshead has updated his plan file with the eagerly anticipated news that DOOM 3 has gone gold, and will be officially released in the U.S. on August 5:

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"IT'S DONE!!!!!!!

Yes, this is the official word that DOOM 3 has been code released and has been approved for manufacturing! It won't be long now until the anticipation ends and the PH34R begins We literally just hung up with Activision and have confirmed that our latest release candidate has been mutually approved and is finally GOLD. Thanks to everyone for their patience (yeah right! =) and for everyone at id, Activision and our numerous partners for helping us create what I believe is absolutely the best game we have ever made.

So, the next question is release dates. Retailers in the States will be allowed to pick up games starting at 12:01 AM on August 3rd. The official street date is actually August 5th in the U.S.A., but some of your favorite stores will probably have it early for those of you who have to have it first. Check with your local retailer for that information.

Internationally, the game will take a few more days to make it to the store shelves. The UK will probably get it first, on or about August 6th. Everywhere else will probably be Friday, August 13th (que Twilight Zone Theme) or close to that date, with just a few exceptions (e.g. Russia and Poland). This isn't because we don't have love for you folks outside the U.S., but the localization and manufacturing process takes a bit longer outside the U.S. where we will have JVC run 24/7 to get the units built. I guess the European manufacturers prefer to give their employees nights and weekends off. Go figure!

The champagne is flowing here at id and smiles abound!

I'll update again with some DOOM 3 preparation tips (not what hardware to buy - you'll have to wait for a programmer for that sort of thing). In the meantime, I want to see those "DOOM 3 GOLD!!!" threads set new records for swamping message board servers, destroying productivity, and post counts

Recapping today's headlines....DOOM 3 GOLD!!!"

Neil · 15-07-2004, 18:12

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Doom 3 will not be released on a DVD, instead it will be shipped on either three of four standard CDs, with id CEO Todd Hollenshead citing cost issues as reason, "For us the cost of the goods and the cost of the replication and having to make two masters just isn't worth it".

More: http://www1.cex.co.uk/cex_feature.asp?ct=1&id=7600

Stephen · 15-07-2004, 19:33

I think they mean 3 or 4 Cd's. Damn I wanted a DVD

TheBlueRaja · 15-07-2004, 20:24

Haha,
Weaklings

Thats nothing - my Unreal Tournament 2004 came on 6 CD's,

Richard M · 15-07-2004, 20:38

Yeah me too, great fun installing that.

Stephen · 15-07-2004, 21:10

I went for the DVD of ut2k4 but I got far cry on 5 Cds.

Richard M · 15-07-2004, 23:48

I just preordered my copy at Amazon, it's due on the 14th with them apparently.

Stephen · 16-07-2004, 00:05

I have mine ordered at play.com. Them and everywhere else I checked has it due on the 13/8 which is a friday and that is always the release date for games in the UK.

jamesclarke555 · 16-07-2004, 18:11

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Originally Posted by DarthYoda

I have mine ordered at play.com. Them and everywhere else I checked has it due on the 13/8 which is a friday and that is always the release date for games in the UK.

Same here m8. www.play.com can't go far wrong + free delivery

dilli-theclaw · 17-07-2004, 19:33

MMMmmm

mrmassive · 17-07-2004, 20:55

i put farcry ut2004 on dvd will do the same with doom 3

Bifta · 17-07-2004, 21:45

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Originally Posted by mrmassive

i put farcry ut2004 on dvd will do the same with doom 3

Not if it's star force 3 protected you wont

Richard M · 17-07-2004, 23:35

The only time you'll use all the CDs is on installation and copying them to a DVD, then installing, kind of defeats the whole point...