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John Carmack Speaks: 30fps on consoles, 60fps on the PC – Doom 3 levels more taxing than RAGE’s

John Carmack has just revealed in QuakeCon 2012 what we knew all this time. Remember when we were claiming that Doom 3 modded looked better than RAGE? Well, the man himself said that Doom 3 levels were more taxing than the ones of RAGE, especially due to the stencil shadows and its more complex lighting system. This clearly shows that RAGE was dumbed down and was not developed in order to achieve what Doom 3 did a couple of years ago. Continue reading John Carmack Speaks: 30fps on consoles, 60fps on the PC – Doom 3 levels more taxing than RAGE’s

Doom 3 Total Conversion ‘Grimm Quest for the Gatherer’s Key’ Looks Stunning

Modder ‘grimmquest’ has released some new screenshots from his total conversion mod for Doom 3, called Grimm Quest for the Gatherer’s Key. And although there are some low-res screenies here and there, the modder has done an excellent job with the environmental lighting. Or to put it simply – this TC has a great artistic style. Grimm Quest for the Gatherer’s Key is a fantasy hack&slash game with a lot of platforming elements that you might find in games like the Prince of Persia or Tomb Raider series, but from a First Person perspective. The second release of Grimm which will be released on the 11th of August so stay tuned everyone. Until then, enjoy the following screenshots! Continue reading Doom 3 Total Conversion ‘Grimm Quest for the Gatherer’s Key’ Looks Stunning

New screenshots and videos from the Doom 3 ‘Prometheus’ map

Bladeghost, creator of the promising Prometheus mod/map for Doom 3, has released some new screenshots and videos from it. Keep in mind that this project is being made by a single map and it’s still in early stage. This map has potential, however it’s really obvious that it still needs a lot of work. Here is hoping that ‘bladeghost’ won’t lose interest in it and will keep polishing it until it’s ready. Enjoy! Continue reading New screenshots and videos from the Doom 3 ‘Prometheus’ map

Incoming RAGE DLC/Add-on and Mod Tools

It appears that Bethesda and id Software are preparing a new DLC or add-on for RAGE, as the publisher has registered Rage: The Scorchers with PEGI for PS3, X360 and PC. According to the registration, Rage: The Scorchers will allow players to interact with other players online and will contain extreme violence  and strong language. We expect Bethesda to announce this DLC/add-on pretty soon, as they hinted about it back in March. Continue reading Incoming RAGE DLC/Add-on and Mod Tools

Doom 3: BFG Edition gets a release date

Bethesda announced today that DOOM 3 BFG Edition is slated for release throughout Europe on October 19, 2012. DOOM 3 BFG Edition will feature re-mastered versions of both DOOM 3 and the Resurrection of Evil add-on pack, as well seven new levels of content entitled ‘The Lost Mission.’ DOOM 3 BFG Edition will be available in Europe on PC for £19.99 / €29.99 and on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 for £29.99 / €39.99. Continue reading Doom 3: BFG Edition gets a release date

Prometheus is coming to Doom 3 with this fantastic Total Conversion

You know what’s great about PC gaming? Mods. Mods are the epitome of PC gaming, something that even Bethesda themselves have acknowledged. And since Prometheus – the highly anticipated prequel to Aliens – from Ridley Scott hit theaters, it comes as no surprise that some modders decided to recreate it in Doom 3. This mod is still in early development but you can view two videos from it below. Enjoy! Continue reading Prometheus is coming to Doom 3 with this fantastic Total Conversion

id Software has trouble porting Doom 3: BFG with 60fps on PS3, more details about its new content

Now this is really shocking. It appears that id Software has trouble porting Doom 3: BFG with 60fps on Sony’s platform and that was revealed by guru John Carmack himself. When a fan asked whether id Software would include some new graphical effects to the PS3 version (like DoF), Carmack said that getting Doom 3 BFG to 60fps on the PS3 is more challenging than most of us would think. Carmack blaimed stencil shadows for it as they are ‘raster pigs’. And obviously, Doom 3 BFG will not include any new graphical features. PS3 gamers, there is no reason to worry though as we bet that Carmack will find a way to overcome those issues. Continue reading id Software has trouble porting Doom 3: BFG with 60fps on PS3, more details about its new content

Brutal Doom V0.16 Released; better particles for fire and smoke and more gore included

Sergeant_Mark_IV has released a new version of his mind-blowing Brutal Doom. This new version features many fixes, better particles for fire and smoke, more gore, and new things like a system that rewards the player with bonus health and armor for doing vile things such as torturing enemies near death (a funny thing to do is to blow off the leg of a zombie, and when he is crawling trying to escape, set him on fire, or melt him with plasma gun). Continue reading Brutal Doom V0.16 Released; better particles for fire and smoke and more gore included

Bethesda announces Doom 3 BFG Edition; features reworked versions of Doom 3, bundled with Doom 1 & 2

Bethesda Softworks, a ZeniMax Media company, today announced that DOOM 3 BFG Edition will be available this Autumn and features DOOM 3 and the Resurrection of Evil add-on pack, both of which have been completely re-mastered. The package also includes hours of new content – seven new levels entitled ‘The Lost Mission’. DOOM 3 BFG Edition is slated for release for X360, PC and PS3 – making it the first time any DOOM game has ever appeared on the PlayStation 3. Continue reading Bethesda announces Doom 3 BFG Edition; features reworked versions of Doom 3, bundled with Doom 1 & 2

Wolfenstein 3D is now playable on your browser for FREE

Wolfenstein 3D got 20 years old this Saturday and in order to celebrate it, Bethesda and iD Software have released a free-to-play browser version of our beloved FPS classic game. Yeap, you read that right. Wolfenstein 3D is free-to-play and those interested can play it by visiting its official website. In addition, and in order to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Wolfenstein 3D, John Carmack decided to whip up a commentary that can be viewed below. Enjoy and happy birthday Wolfenstein 3D! Continue reading Wolfenstein 3D is now playable on your browser for FREE