"GameSpy: What prompted the decision to move from peer-to-peer to the client-server model?

Robert Duffy: The primary reason is that, due to a variety of things, it was next to impossible to keep all the clients in perfect synchronization. That's a short answer to a difficult problem, but that's the bottom line of why we went with a new client-server architecture."

"Doom 3 is scary: A couple of times — embarrassing but true — I physically jerked my head back from the screen. But there's other good stuff in there, too: The id team has paid a lot more attention to storytelling and voice-acting in Doom 3 than they have in past games. This isn't just a run-and-gun scenario; there's actual plot points and stuff. There's a more cinematic sensibility at work too — watch for some nice virtual camerawork in the cut scenes. And of course, the creature design has that signature sick flair that one expects from id's artists, who almost certainly were badly mistreated as children."

"Multiplayer is client-server."

"I know some gamers are hoping to use the DVD players on their machines for something other than watching movies, but there are downsides," he said. "For us the cost of the goods and the cost of the replication and having to make two masters just isn't worth it."

"Though it's obviously an action game, the team seem to understand what makes things scary and we can expect more than a little dose of horror with every run-and-gun segment. To begin with, there's a real feeling of isolation in the game and a profound absence of light. And if you don't think being alone in the dark is scary, I'll just point out that being alone and in the dark is the basis (and title) of one of the scariest games we've ever played."

"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"

"Activisions biggest ever PC marketing compaign hits with the most hotly anticipated and terrifying game ever created. We said it will be out when it's done... Its done!

3 week TV campaign supporting Xbox launch and re-promote the PC.

6 month comprehensive specialist and lifestyle press advertising campaign.

Specialist and lifestyle online campaign targeting harcore and casual gamers.

Collectors edition Doom3 mini-mag inserted into all Future Publishing's specialist PC and lifestyle amgs throughout August/September.

Extensive Pre-order campaign running at retail.

Comprehensive 6 month instore marketing campaign supported with POS."

"UK launch of Doom III pc = 13th August - unlucky for some, lucky for us!

there are two PC skus for Doom III

The version launching in August is a special edition which has an retail price of 45 quid. Seven weeks later the normal PC sku follows, plus the xboxen version."

"Spy-Hunter’s great. John Woo’s on board to direct. The script should come in, in about two weeks," The Rock told Empire. "I'm very, very excited about that. It's supposed to be shot in Prague and Amsterdam, but…" But? "You know how movie-making is. If we have to push it because of the weather and the Christmas vacation, then I'll probably take another movie with Universal called Doom."

"Yes, you read that correctly. DOOM 3 Deathmatch is coming to QuakeCon 2004, and there has never been a more level playing field. With DOOM 3 launching this summer, there won’t be anyone who has had time to practice or master the game, and almost any QuakeCon attendee has a chance to walk away with one of the exclusive DOOM 3 prizes. We’re not telling you what they are just yet, but let’s just say that they’re fast. Registration for this 128-player tournament will begin August 12, 2004 – the first day of QuakeCon."

I'm camping outside the store! - 9%
Can't wait for it, I really can't! - 6%
Looks very impressive! - 10%
Yeah good for an Xbox I suppose! - 9%
What a load of total rubbish! - 3%
Xbox WTF? PC rocks dude!!!! - 56%
Ahh WTF am I doing here ahhh! - 6%