Long-awaited Doom 3 leaked online

zippyjuan · 08-02-2004, 02:40 AM

Long-awaited Doom 3 leaked online

By Alfred Hermida
BBC News Online technology editor

Doom 3 aims to offer an atmospheric trip into horror
The eagerly awaited blockbuster computer game, Doom 3, has been leaked on the internet.
Copies of the game on file-sharing networks and newsgroups are being downloaded by thousands of people.

The cost to the game's makers, id Software, could run into hundreds of thousands of pounds in lost sales.

The sci-fi horror title has been four years in the making and is due to go on sale in the US on Tuesday and next week in the UK.

Widely downloaded

Doom 3 is the second follow-up to the 1993 first-person shooting classic.

Developing a game like it can cost game developers like id Software in the region of $15m (£8.3m) to $20m (£11.1m).

The original Doom was a ground-breaking game
Its release is the gaming equivalent of the third film in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

In the US, the game is expected to retail for $54.99 and is expected to sell in the millions.

Officially the game goes on sale on Tuesday, but some copies appeared to have appeared in the stores over the weekend.

Potential sales could be hit by the extent of online piracy of the game.

Copies of it appeared on newsgroups and peer-to-peer networks over the weekend.

At one point on Sunday, more than 50,000 copies of the game, which weighs in at more than 1.5 gigabytes, were being downloaded.

Translated in lost sales, this amounts to $2.7m (£1.5m).

At the time of publication, no one was available to comment from the game's publishers, Activision.

Ferocious trip

In Doom 3, gamers play the part of a marine on Mars, facing a horde of demons released from hell by scientific experiments.

"Doom 3 is a video game experience unlike any before it," said Todd Hollenshead, head of id Software ahead of the game's release.

"From the cinema quality visuals and the incredible 5.1 sound, to the terrifying atmosphere and hyper-realistic environments, the whole game screams 'interactive horror film!'

"Add in the most ferocious line-up of demons Hell has ever brought to bear, and you have an experience so intense that you'll need to keep your heart medicine handy."

The original was a ground-breaking game. Doom drew players into a three-dimensional virtual world where they had to battle monsters.

It helped to establish the concept of the first-person shooter, in which gamers see the world through the perspective of the lead character.

The PC version of the game goes on sale in the US on Tuesday and on 13 August in the UK.

A version for Microsoft's Xbox is due later in the year

revil · 08-02-2004, 02:58 AM

psh. I'm definitly going to download it cause i want it now... but when it comes out tuesday, i'm definitly going to buy it.

Jeffbx · 08-02-2004, 05:54 AM

Has anyone seen the leaked version?

M_A_C · 08-02-2004, 06:20 AM

I've ah... "seen" it. It's pretty awesome so far, and I've only played for about 15/20 minutes.

Bires · 08-02-2004, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by revil

psh. I'm definitly going to download it cause i want it now... but when it comes out tuesday, i'm definitly going to buy it.

It'll take at least till tomorrow morning to DL it anyway.

Booyamos · 08-02-2004, 06:59 AM

anyone know where to buy it for a good price? most places seem to have it for $55, booooo. but some you get that nifty figureine too, woopydy doo..

I will have to search around, see what i can find.

revil · 08-02-2004, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bires

It'll take at least till tomorrow morning to DL it anyway.

that's what you think.

M_A_C · 08-02-2004, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kacarp

anyone know where to buy it for a good price? most places seem to have it for $55, booooo. but some you get that nifty figureine too, woopydy doo..

I will have to search around, see what i can find.

If I'm not mistaken, I think Circut City has it for 45 this week.

~~Cantacuzene~~ · 08-02-2004, 08:26 AM

Its only 3 cd, took me about 45 mins to download. Running at 800x600 however, is not fun. My 6800gt needs to get here ASAP. Even though I downloaded it, I'll still be buying tomorrow.

Bires · 08-02-2004, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cantacuzene

Its only 3 cd, took me about 45 mins to download.

Using what proggie?

slaus · 08-02-2004, 09:49 AM

It would take me a little over 30 minutes to grab it.

Chinpoko_Mon · 08-02-2004, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cantacuzene

Its only 3 cd, took me about 45 mins to download.

Man, you'd have to downloading at constant 30+ MB/min speeds to get those times....

LPMiller · 08-02-2004, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bires

Using what proggie?

we don't discuss piracy here, and this is getting boarderline.

Bires · 08-02-2004, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LPMiller

we don't discuss piracy here, and this is getting boarderline.

YAHR! I just be wantin' to know what program be givin' ya such blasted high transfers!

~~Cantacuzene~~ · 08-02-2004, 12:32 PM

FlashFXP and the right connections

Jenny · 08-02-2004, 12:46 PM

Guys, if you are gonna chat about getting it somewhere other than the store, plz take it pm

wally · 08-02-2004, 04:20 PM

maybe its just me, but does anyone else think that it wouldnt cost $55 retail if they didnt expect people to download it? i donno, just maybe think they figured in the downloaders into their overall pricing scheme. i for one, would buy it but need a new machine first, theres no way I can play it with my current one.

LPMiller · 08-02-2004, 04:38 PM

Well, it DID take 4 years to make the game.

Besides, it's 45 bucks at Circuit City on Friday.

Memo · 08-02-2004, 06:34 PM

I've downloaded it but I will be buying it as well. It's too had not to resist d/ling when we've been waiting YEARS for this. Too bad my 6800GT doesn't get here till wednesday.

~~Cantacuzene~~ · 08-02-2004, 06:39 PM

What a coincidence, my GT gets here wednesday too.

SnowSurfer · 08-02-2004, 06:52 PM

it is barely moving on my 1ghz p3 with a geforce 4

but its still cool, when i get a new comp ill buy it

but previews are nice

~~Cantacuzene~~ · 08-02-2004, 07:02 PM

I just ran the benchmark.

On my system (2500+, Radeon 9500pro, 1gb ram)

800x600 = 37.5 fps
1024x768 = 29.2

It looks a crap ton better at 1024, so I'm going to tough it out with the crappy fps until my GT arrives.

For those that have the game, type ctrl + alt + ~ to open the console then type... Timedemo demo1.demo and hit enter and it will run the benchmark. Please post those scores

SnowSurfer · 08-02-2004, 07:21 PM

800x600 13.4

lol pathetic

08-02-2004, 02:40 AM	#1
zippyjuan Picture of the Day Guru Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 8,756	Long-awaited Doom 3 leaked online Long-awaited Doom 3 leaked online By Alfred Hermida BBC News Online technology editor Doom 3 aims to offer an atmospheric trip into horror The eagerly awaited blockbuster computer game, Doom 3, has been leaked on the internet. Copies of the game on file-sharing networks and newsgroups are being downloaded by thousands of people. The cost to the game's makers, id Software, could run into hundreds of thousands of pounds in lost sales. The sci-fi horror title has been four years in the making and is due to go on sale in the US on Tuesday and next week in the UK. Widely downloaded Doom 3 is the second follow-up to the 1993 first-person shooting classic. Developing a game like it can cost game developers like id Software in the region of $15m (£8.3m) to $20m (£11.1m). The original Doom was a ground-breaking game Its release is the gaming equivalent of the third film in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. In the US, the game is expected to retail for $54.99 and is expected to sell in the millions. Officially the game goes on sale on Tuesday, but some copies appeared to have appeared in the stores over the weekend. Potential sales could be hit by the extent of online piracy of the game. Copies of it appeared on newsgroups and peer-to-peer networks over the weekend. At one point on Sunday, more than 50,000 copies of the game, which weighs in at more than 1.5 gigabytes, were being downloaded. Translated in lost sales, this amounts to $2.7m (£1.5m). At the time of publication, no one was available to comment from the game's publishers, Activision. Ferocious trip In Doom 3, gamers play the part of a marine on Mars, facing a horde of demons released from hell by scientific experiments. "Doom 3 is a video game experience unlike any before it," said Todd Hollenshead, head of id Software ahead of the game's release. "From the cinema quality visuals and the incredible 5.1 sound, to the terrifying atmosphere and hyper-realistic environments, the whole game screams 'interactive horror film!' "Add in the most ferocious line-up of demons Hell has ever brought to bear, and you have an experience so intense that you'll need to keep your heart medicine handy." The original was a ground-breaking game. Doom drew players into a three-dimensional virtual world where they had to battle monsters. It helped to establish the concept of the first-person shooter, in which gamers see the world through the perspective of the lead character. The PC version of the game goes on sale in the US on Tuesday and on 13 August in the UK. A version for Microsoft's Xbox is due later in the year __________________ I add new pictures to my photo gallery pretty regularly. You can see them here if you are interested: http://www.pbase.com/jeffryz

08-02-2004, 06:20 AM	#4
M_A_C Commander Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, CO, USA Posts: 1,391	I've ah... "seen" it. It's pretty awesome so far, and I've only played for about 15/20 minutes. __________________ Meatwad make the moneys SEE! Meatwad get the honeys G!

08-02-2004, 06:59 AM	#6
Booyamos Commander Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,277	anyone know where to buy it for a good price? most places seem to have it for $55, booooo. but some you get that nifty figureine too, woopydy doo.. I will have to search around, see what i can find. __________________ Boo ya Grandma

08-02-2004, 12:46 PM	#16
Jenny Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Kansas City area Posts: 10,947	Guys, if you are gonna chat about getting it somewhere other than the store, plz take it pm __________________ Check out my spoilers for over 20 shows @ SpoilerFix.com Check out my TV blog, where I post weekly & daily TV schedules, TV news, interviews with TV stars & more! All new TV forums as well @ TV Is My Pacifier

08-02-2004, 06:52 PM	#21
SnowSurfer Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,616	it is barely moving on my 1ghz p3 with a geforce 4 but its still cool, when i get a new comp ill buy it but previews are nice __________________ I have an athlon xp 2500+ ... aren't you glad you know that?

08-02-2004, 02:58 AM	#2
revil shibuya girl Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,851	psh. I'm definitly going to download it cause i want it now... but when it comes out tuesday, i'm definitly going to buy it.

08-02-2004, 05:54 AM	#3
Jeffbx Fleet Admiral Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,390	Has anyone seen the leaked version?

08-02-2004, 08:26 AM	#9
~~Cantacuzene~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA Posts: 8,700	Its only 3 cd, took me about 45 mins to download. Running at 800x600 however, is not fun. My 6800gt needs to get here ASAP. Even though I downloaded it, I'll still be buying tomorrow.

08-02-2004, 09:49 AM	#11
slaus Commander Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,189	It would take me a little over 30 minutes to grab it.

08-02-2004, 12:32 PM	#15
~~Cantacuzene~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA Posts: 8,700	FlashFXP and the right connections

08-02-2004, 04:20 PM	#17
wally Ensign Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: CA Posts: 40	maybe its just me, but does anyone else think that it wouldnt cost $55 retail if they didnt expect people to download it? i donno, just maybe think they figured in the downloaders into their overall pricing scheme. i for one, would buy it but need a new machine first, theres no way I can play it with my current one.

08-02-2004, 04:38 PM	#18
LPMiller Chief News Editor & Master of His Domain Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8,161	Well, it DID take 4 years to make the game. Besides, it's 45 bucks at Circuit City on Friday.

08-02-2004, 06:34 PM	#19
Memo Admiral Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: East Village Posts: 5,659	I've downloaded it but I will be buying it as well. It's too had not to resist d/ling when we've been waiting YEARS for this. Too bad my 6800GT doesn't get here till wednesday.

08-02-2004, 06:39 PM	#20
~~Cantacuzene~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA Posts: 8,700	What a coincidence, my GT gets here wednesday too.

08-02-2004, 07:02 PM	#22
~~Cantacuzene~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA Posts: 8,700	I just ran the benchmark. On my system (2500+, Radeon 9500pro, 1gb ram) 800x600 = 37.5 fps 1024x768 = 29.2 It looks a crap ton better at 1024, so I'm going to tough it out with the crappy fps until my GT arrives. For those that have the game, type ctrl + alt + ~ to open the console then type... Timedemo demo1.demo and hit enter and it will run the benchmark. Please post those scores Last edited by Cantacuzene : 08-02-2004 at 07:07 PM.

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08-02-2004, 07:21 PM	#23
SnowSurfer Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,616	800x600 13.4 lol pathetic

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