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Doom 3 release date?
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I'm starting to think people post these kinds of threads because they're *hoping* to get some magical bit of information that they don't already know. 
Anyways, that bit about the June 14th release was just a rumor started by a German website. They said Activision UK confirmed this. They also said that there would be 2 versions, both of which would be released on DVD. Is this true? Believe what you want, but it's finished "when it's done." Plus, IIRC Carmack stated there would only be a CD version. Why would the Europeans get a DVD version? It's either true, or someone is lying. I believe the latter of the two.
Anyways, that bit about the June 14th release was just a rumor started by a German website. They said Activision UK confirmed this. They also said that there would be 2 versions, both of which would be released on DVD. Is this true? Believe what you want, but it's finished "when it's done." Plus, IIRC Carmack stated there would only be a CD version. Why would the Europeans get a DVD version? It's either true, or someone is lying. I believe the latter of the two.
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elation said:
I thought I read that they moved away from the UT engine to an in-house engine quite some time ago.
HRslammR said:
I think it was stated by Todd Hollenshead that they would start work on their next project possily days after Doom 3's release, not exactly that they were about to start it (although in the same interview it was also implied that D3 was going to be out very, very soon).
I think it will be released before Quakecon. They have no reason to release it then, not like it will help sales. All those people are pretty much going to buy it, and it would be great to start a tourney there. So personally, I don't see that factoring into their release plans what so ever.
They do have some reason to release it at Quakecon. It's a nice way to give back to the hardcore fans, plus it would help the press coverage for a convention that's dedicated to their games. Not monetary reasons, but reasons none the less.
I highly doubt they would lose many sales if it were delayed that much longer, especially if they get to market before HL2. However, I think Activision is chomping at the bit to get the game out the door, so like many have said it will be out 'when it's finished'.
I highly doubt they would lose many sales if it were delayed that much longer, especially if they get to market before HL2. However, I think Activision is chomping at the bit to get the game out the door, so like many have said it will be out 'when it's finished'.
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It's out now. Haven't you been to a store lately?
I think a good reason for them to release it at QuakeCon is that they could advertise it while people are walking in the door at 50 bucks and nearly everyone there would buy it instantly... I know i would. Tournaments would still be possible there too if they were prearranged.
Harkamus said:I'm starting to think people post these kinds of threads because they're *hoping* to get some magical bit of information that they don't already know.
Anyways, that bit about the June 14th release was just a rumor started by a German website. They said Activision UK confirmed this. They also said that there would be 2 versions, both of which would be released on DVD. Is this true? Believe what you want, but it's finished "when it's done." Plus, IIRC Carmack stated there would only be a CD version. Why would the Europeans get a DVD version? It's either true, or someone is lying. I believe the latter of the two.
More likely would be the opposite (US and Canada getting a DVD version) that's how it worked with UT... I spent 80 CAD on UT2004 here (Norway), and it came on 6 lousy cds.... pissed me right off....
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FarCry...Harkamus said:
...FarCry is released in the U.S.A. with 7 CD's...U.K. got a single DVD...I know of another game that did this too and the only difference between the two was the movies (cutscenes?) were in DVD quality and the CD's didn't have as good a quality as the DVD did...Metallica_Band said:FarCry...
7?... uhhh you sure 'bout that?... i thought it was 3 or something
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Metallica_Band said:FarCry...
I have the CD case in front of me and it has 5 CDs. And I am in the USA.
Metallica_Band said:FarCry...
Hmm..last time I checked.. my farcry was 5 cds
I find that to be my problem as well. I guess it's ok as long as neither the video card or the actual game is out. Prices should drop for other things like cpus. As it stands so far I'm getting a 3400+ or a 3.4 Pentium, 1024 DDR from Corsair at 2 clocks each, whatever 512 DDR card benches better, 2x 10,000 RPM SATA drives, dell 2001 FP(or some other 21 inch lcd)...plus essentials such as the mobo which I haven't decided yet.Caliche said:
mjz_5 said:
Not really...a long while back I also bought the first 128 DDR card that came out, thinking it was overkill.
Well it really depends on the price difference between a 256DDR card and the 512s. If it's 100 bucks or about that I might spring it.
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BooyaAchieved said:
Mojo3k70 said:Hmm..last time I checked.. my farcry was 5 cds
Hoju said:
Holy crap you guys...I made a mistake...but really...5 or 7 it doesn't make any difference...I'd like to see more andmore companies use DVD's instead of all the damn CD's...I mean come on...5 CD's??? That's a lot of disc swapping when installing your game...and it takes up way too much space...I'd like 1 DVD and that's it...I wouldn't mind if there were 2 CD's...but anything over 2 CD's should be made into a DVD...got too much of a mess on my desk as it is...don't need these CD's to make it even messier...
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I remember hardocp has a internal best buy memo that stated a July release date, afaik there will be no dvd version and a demo will be released.
I personally believe in the July date, and all who believe not in me shall live unto the same date.
Edit: was going to post some of those q4 leaked images but I dont wanna get in trouble =P
I personally believe in the July date, and all who believe not in me shall live unto the same date.
Edit: was going to post some of those q4 leaked images but I dont wanna get in trouble =P
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Movieesa said:
1. Yes
2. After
I'd link you but I've entered lazy-fuck mode. Just google Tod's latest interview, I believe it was with HomeLAN.
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A wise choice...iD has gone after all websites/forums who have posted links to their leaked pix...but I found one that they missed...and I ain't tellin...BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!Lord of Shadows said:
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They are hard at work on that title and at least another. My estimation is that DNF will be out no later 1Q of 2005. There's also the small chance it might be out before Christmas this year.elation said:
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duuuuuumb said:question probably answered.... didnt read most of the posts, But yes the longly anticipated game "DOOM3" will be released mid june.
"i swear upon the release of Hlife2".
jj, But it really will be released mid june.
I doubt. If they're going to make mid june we need a Gold release like...NOW.