DOOM3 Notes from QuakeCon

August 13, 2004 12:08 PM

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A couple of bits from QuakeCon and the id Software guys after a brief discussion I had with Tim Willits as well as this CNN article that you should also check out:

- DOOM3 demo is at least a couple of weeks away.
- DOOM3 patch is of course in the works addressing a couple of minor multiplayer bugs
- DOOM3 expansion pack in the works by a separate developer
- DOOM3 sales for the first week are possibly the highest ever for a PC game, Activision is investigating to be sure

Also, I talked to Tim a little more about the choice of a 4 player multiplayer cap which was interesting. The choice really boiled down to Carmack but given that within hours of the game hitting shelves we are seeing servers with 8-12 players on them I guess the whole thing is moot. Aye?

Steve Gibson

Steve Gibson is the cofounder of Shacknews.com. Originally known as sCary's Quakeholio back in 1996, Steve is now President of Gearbox Publishing after selling Shacknews to GameFly in 2009.

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xilulus

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August 13, 2004 12:09 PM

YAY! Doom iii demo!!!!!!
- xilulus
  
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  August 13, 2004 12:10 PM
  
  oh wait, I already beat it! Yay expansion! Yay Sales! Yay MP!
  - esky
    
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    August 13, 2004 12:45 PM
    
    yay! i've got mail! yay!
    - Stage
      
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      August 13, 2004 1:08 PM
      
      yeeey, that means I can bring two of my friends!