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New DOOM Game Not Dead: Beta Comes With Wolfenstein Pre-Order

Posted by Soulskill on from the post-carmack-id-release dept.

cold fjord writes "Gamespot reports, 'Remember Doom 4? It's not dead! And it's now just called Doom, presumably. And there's going to be a beta. Anyone who preorders a copy of upcoming Wolfenstein: The New Order will gain access to the Doom beta. But Bethesda isn't saying when that beta might be. Or what platforms it will be on. It is saying, however, that you'll need to be over 18 to participate. Sounds like it might be a bit gory, then. More information can be found on Bethesda's Doom beta site.' Forbes adds that Wolfenstein: The New Order is set for release on May 20th."

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  1. oh no by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    And there's going to be a beta.

    Fuck beta.

  2. Please stop recycling sequels renaming & dropi by UnknownSoldier · · Score: 5, Insightful

    /rant I wish people realize that they are fucking up searching for your product when they rename the sequel back at 1.

    Xbox
    Xbox 360
    Xbone One .. no it's not one .. its the third generation / version.

    iPad
    iPad 2
    iPad ... no, it's the 3rd or 4th generation ... does "iPad" refer to the latest version or the "iPad" original ??

    * I can understand the iPad Air because there wasn't a previous version, though technically it is the iPad 5.

  3. Re:I remember Doom 3. by sexconker · · Score: 5, Insightful

    that was completely intentional.. the goal was to build mood and suspense through the lack of visibility.. they accomplished this. things like the 'duct-tape' mod kind of ruined the atmosphere :(

    If that is the case, then why did they made the "duct tape" permanent in the BFG Edition?. I think there are better ways to create suspense.

    Because modern gamers are whiny little shits, especially console gamers (remember - the BFG edition was a console-focused rerelease and anthology).
    Choosing between a flashlight or gun was great design. It was intentional and it really shaped the game (as well as showed off the lighting engine).