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[Algere]

Originally posted by: Budman
I hope they come out with a DVD version too.

Ditto

 

[DKlein]

BTW that CD image is photoshopped. Look in the forums at that site, there's a 20 page thread that jumped up in the last day over it.... kinda funny really. I don't want to detract from your excitement though, so lets just pretend it's real.

 

[Conky]

Originally posted by: warcrow
UPDATE!

Word from the bird says that the game is pressing as we speak. Can I confirm this? No. Is it a lie? Mayhaps. But I do have THIS for you to see

I know that pic is a photoshop but I wouldn't care it it was a 23 CD install... I want this game!!!!

 

[warcrow]

Text

 

[FredFredrickson]

Originally posted by: VIAN
damn that is pretty expensive.

Maybe it's to make up for all that time with little income.

Anyway - still worth it.

I got the doll, it is so tiny, but heavy, looks pretty cool.

All that time with little income? You forget then, that they charge between $10,000 and $100,000 (possibly even higher) for licensing their engines! Not to mention that they've got Quake, Castle Wolfenstein, and other properties licensed out as well..... They might not be making the money themselves, but their property sure as heck hasn't stopped puttin' out yet!

 

[EvanAdams]

I have not been paying much attention. I was amazed at all the gameplay footage in the trailer up at: http://www.doom3.com/

wow must resist urge to upgrade... must wait for benchmarks!

 

[Shagga]

Originally posted by: Algere

Originally posted by: Budman
I hope they come out with a DVD version too.

Ditto

It will be released on DVD. Gameplay e-mailed me saying that a special edition will be released before the standard edition. So on that basis I ordered it. Both the special edition and the standard edition seem to be on DVD though!

 

[Conky]

Nobody is gonna wanna download this game!

Doom3 CD's

 

[Bucksnort]

lol, thats bogus and old.

 

[Shagga]

Funny though...

 

[Anubis]

what am i gonna need to play this?

will my 2400+ at 2.4GHz with a gig or ram and a TI4600 be good enough?

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Originally posted by: Anubis
what am i gonna need to play this?

will my 2400+ at 2.4GHz with a gig or ram and a TI4600 be good enough?

I'm sure it'll run, but I'm not sure that video card will get you much in the way of resolution.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: DonVito

Originally posted by: Anubis
what am i gonna need to play this?

will my 2400+ at 2.4GHz with a gig or ram and a TI4600 be good enough?

I'm sure it'll run, but I'm not sure that video card will get you much in the way of resolution.

fusk time to start looking for a hot deal i guess

a 9700 pro shoudl be good enough correct to do at least 1280*1024
or do i need an even newer one?

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Originally posted by: Anubis

a 9700 pro shoudl be good enough correct to do at least 1280*1024
or do i need an even newer one?

I would tend to doubt it. I guess Far Cry is the most comparable game engine, in terms of games that are commercially available now, and I can't even get 1024 x 768 to run smoothly on my 9700 Pro (though you have a significantly better CPU than me - I have a Pentium 4 1.6A at 2.1). If you're going to upgrade, I would make the jump to at least a 9800 Pro.

 

[Anubis]

akkk alright then

 

[warcrow]

September issue of PC Gamer contains the first review of Doom 3. They give it a 94%!

PC Gamer says:

Highs: Extraordinary graphics and sound; incredible tension, atmosphere, and mayhem.

Lows: Some stabs at humor fall a bit flat.

Bottom Line: Just as we'd hoped, it's a non-stop ride of tension, carnage and terror. A new classic.


Pic of cover!

 

[warcrow]

From a buddy who read the review:

There are a few spoilers and details on the "soulcube". Also, they pretty much reveal which locations you will visit (mars, hell, etc.)

System Requirements:

Keep in mind the issue has an entire article dedicated to system requirements questions.

PC Gamer recommends:
2Ghz CPU
512 MB ram
Radeon 9800
5-channel audio

Lowest supported GPU is a Geforce 4 MX (worse than Geforce 3)
Supported cards:
GF 4 MX
GF 3
GF 4
GF FX (and higher)
ATI 8500s, 9000s and higher

The only thing it says is that one test system had a GF 6800 (!) and it ran "flawlessly at 1024x768". Yikes! I need a new card.

They also go on to say "other quality and resolutions are available, but the PC to run it well isn't".

number of new baddies shown in the accompanying pictures. Some really wicked looking stuff. You can see the new Caccodeamon. Sweet!!!!! I can also tell you that there are shots showing some beautiful fireworks and special effects. Stuff flying all over the place. It simply looks great.

...more later.

 

[FluxCap]

Edited

 

[warcrow]

Picture of the first cover!

Picture of the second cover!

 

[Schadenfreudex]

drool

 

[DarkKnight]

Originally posted by: warcrow
September issue of PC Gamer contains the first review of Doom 3. They give it a 94%!

PC Gamer says:

Highs: Extraordinary graphics and sound; incredible tension, atmosphere, and mayhem.

Lows: Some stabs at humor fall a bit flat.

Bottom Line: Just as we'd hoped, it's a non-stop ride of tension, carnage and terror. A new classic.


Picture of the first cover!

Picture of the second cover!






A little birdy told me that D3 should go gold (depending on a few variables) next week or the following week. Just though I'd share the good news.

Yes, I consider him a reliable source.


*Update on Prices*

EBworld ($55)

Gamestop ($55)

Best Buy ($60)


*2nd Update*

Also, I found this interesting: Teh Bootay!


*3rd update*

Its strange that everyone all at once has changed their release dates to 8/3.
shacknews and Bluesnews

*4th update*

A little birdy showed me this.

Teh Bootay!


*5th update*

Word from the bird says that the game is pressing as we speak. Can I confirm this? No. Is it a lie? Mayhaps. But I do have THIS for you to see

Why r u daying it costs $60 at best buy??? It says 54.99 on the website

 

[49erinnc]

I would tend to doubt it. I guess Far Cry is the most comparable game engine, in terms of games that are commercially available now, and I can't even get 1024 x 768 to run smoothly on my 9700 Pro (though you have a significantly better CPU than me - I have a Pentium 4 1.6A at 2.1). If you're going to upgrade, I would make the jump to at least a 9800 Pro.

I don't understand why some people think these games are so demanding sometimes. I have an Athlon 2200, 1024 PC2700 Kingston Value RAM and a slightly overclocked 9600 Pro...pretty modest rig. I run Far Cry (both single/multiplayer) at 1024x768 with all settings on a combination of "high" and "highest"...no AA. I have yet to experience as much as a hiccup on either mode of playing. The graphics look great and my framerates are pretty decent.

Just bugs me when I go to places like the Doom3 forums and hear all these people ask if their rig will run the game and people tell them that they have no chance. You may not be able to play with AA/AF at the max or ever single setting turned up to the highest level, but people shouldn't feel like they need to go drop $400+ on a new video card to run these games smoothly. And from what I've seen, the difference in how the graphics actually look from mid range cards to the high range cards are certainly noticable but not significant IMHO. Not to the point anyway that I can justify dropping $400 or so compared to the $112 I paid for my 9600Pro that I have zero complaints about up to this point.

 

[CubicZirconia]

It's Gold

 

[warcrow]

7/14 UPDATE!

Name: Todd Hollenshead
Email:
Description: CEO
Project:
Last Updated: 07/14/2004 12:36:49 (Central Standard Time)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7-14-2004 11:52 AM CDT

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!!!




SOURCE

 

[cappsa]

Originally posted by: CubicZirconia
It's Gold

Nice to see that some folks at id still have a .plan