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arefx
08-18-2004, 11:32 AM
source: http://xbox.ign.com/articles/539/539581p1.html

August 17, 2004 - Shortly after the hyper-successful PC launch of Doom 3 (which sold an estimated 300,000 in one week), Id Software made several casual comments that pricked our ears. One concerned the possible delay of the Xbox version of Doom 3, and the others target the sequel to Return to Castle Wolfenstein and Id's desire to create an entirely new game franchise.

Activision, "fresh" from its Doom 3 launch in the US, last week's Quake-Con, and the Doom 3 European launch last Friday, has officially said it has yet to pinpoint a date for Doom 3. According to CNN Money (Chris Morris's "Game Over" column), Hollenshead said that user interface and Xbox technology limitations are the chief obstacles in getting the game done quickly.

He explained: "It's still up in the air. It could happen, but that's not our focus right now. Our focus is on the gameplay. ... 'Doom 3' is a game that on the PC is very finely tuned. There was a lot of play balancing. The stuff that was supposed to be tense resulted in a lot of tension for players. The stuff that was supposed to be scary makes people crap their pants. We want the Xbox version to be just as good." ..................

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DarthEvilDude
08-18-2004, 05:25 PM
i dont think its gonna be as scary on xbox that pc, because when you play a pc game, your VERY close to the screen, so if one of those imps jumps at you, your gonna be freaked out. On a console, your sitting like, 3-9 feet back, depending of where the xbox is. i also think that co-op isnt gonna be too good, since the levels are so claustrophobic, and imaging having 2 players cramped in a tight place? not very good.
Tulare
08-19-2004, 10:08 AM
Almost every other issue of OXM is sating doubtful, then possible for Doom 3 to get done on the Xbox. It would be cool, but if not, there's always Halo 2. :D
AcquiredTarget
08-25-2004, 06:38 PM
Yet another article (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/entertainmentstorydisplay.cfm?storyID=3586130&thesection=entertainment&thesubsection=games&thesecondsubsection=general)
Moxy
08-26-2004, 10:24 AM
it is almost better this way. I have the PC version and have soiled myself on several occasions.
Mushroomheadx15
08-27-2004, 02:01 PM
Whell when I play Resident Evil 2 on my PS2 I still jump when the zombie hands come outta the wall. But I would perfer it on my xbox because it lags way to much on my pc.
8x11
08-27-2004, 04:32 PM
Seriously though, do you really think it will have the same chill factor as the PC version? Most console gamers will get bored by having to go everywhere with their flashlight out.
Lord Moon
08-27-2004, 05:01 PM
Seriously though, do you really think it will have the same chill factor as the PC version? Most console gamers will get bored by having to go everywhere with their flashlight out.

Oh yeah I'd hate to have to go everywhere with my flashlight hanging out.


:smt077

Wait.....didn't I have a flashlight in all those Silent Hill games?..........nah must have been my imagination.

;-)
8x11
08-27-2004, 05:18 PM
Oh yeah I'd hate to have to go everywhere with my flashlight hanging out.


:smt077

Wait.....didn't I have a flashlight in all those Silent Hill games?..........nah must have been my imagination.

;-)
You know what I mean. The Doom games were always run and gun(which this one has those moments) but when majority of your time your walking around with a flashlight in a first person shoot, it's boring.
Lord Moon
08-27-2004, 05:22 PM
You know what I mean. The Doom games were always run and gun(which this one has those moments) but when majority of your time your walking around with a flashlight in a first person shoot, it's boring.

Meh, depends on the situation for me. Yeah Doom was run & gun for the most part, but I can deal with slowing down & sneaking if need be.
HLK
08-28-2004, 09:39 AM
i dont think its gonna be as scary on xbox that pc, because when you play a pc game, your VERY close to the screen, so if one of those imps jumps at you, your gonna be freaked out. On a console, your sitting like, 3-9 feet back, depending of where the xbox is. i also think that co-op isnt gonna be too good, since the levels are so claustrophobic, and imaging having 2 players cramped in a tight place? not very good.

Well about the whole screen thing don't forget that the screen is also bigger, and not to mention the sound. A lot of people jump in a theatre and they are like 50 + feet away, but the screen size is large so you still see it, and therefore jump. It is a size ratio type thing.