2002 E3 Rundown

DOOM III Video Preview (MA 15+)


Sneak peek: DOOM III
Platform:
PC
Genre: 3D action
Contact: Activision
Phone: (02) 9869 0955
Web: http://www.idsoftware.com
Release date: 2003

First released in 1993, DOOM became a phenomenon in PC gaming history and is widely recognised as the catalyst for the first-person action genre. Since its inception, the franchise has been one of the industry's best selling PC series.

Built on id's revolutionary new 3D graphics engine, DOOM III was probably the biggest drawcard at E3 this year.

"DOOM III will change what people expect to see and experience in a PC game," said Todd Hollenshead, CEO of id Software. "We couldn't be more psyched about DOOM III. Get ready to be terrified!"

Those lucky enough to see the special E3 presentation of DOOM III raved about the game's super detailed 3D graphics, fluid animation and realistic physics engine. In fact, the graphics were so detailed and smooth that many people actually mistook them for a prerendered cut sequence (the kind commonly used for noninteractive game intros and end sequences).

Whereas Quake III Arena was all about multiplayer mayhem, DOOM III will focus on the single-player aspect of the game and will likely include numerous scripted events and a more developed story-line. In terms of setting, DOOM III isn't actually a true sequel to the original DOOM, but rather a reworking of the same source material. Needless to say, DOOM III will be aimed squarely at the horror genre and id Software have set their sights on scaring the bejesus out of gamers the world over.

The game is scheduled for release some time next year.


 
DOOM III Video Preview (MA 15+)
 
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