Doom is the big mystery XBLA Franchise?

[RestlessAvenger]

Dutch Gaming Site Xboxworld (http://www.xboxworld.nl/news/8427/x06-microsoft-kondigt-xbox-live-arcade-titels-aan/) is reporting that the big mystery franchise that Microsoft teased us with is actually...... Doom

Xboxic (http://www.xboxic.com/news/1694)
On the Doom front, all seems glorious: not only will the resolution be upped several times and the sound be in 5.1 Dolby Surround, but it will also include 4 player co-op and on- and offline deathmatch support. A release date was not explicitly mentioned, but dropped hints would suggest it could be out today already.

Update: This is official. The game is on XBLA tonight!

[agentgray]

Lumines > Doom

We are hearing all the WONDERFUL games announcements, but XBLA is turning into 3DRealms.

Uh...where are the promised weekly games.

Oh, wait, I'll go back to Time Pilot a real, complex winner.

[bapenguin]

Man...2 weeks ago I was talking to Knite about this. I said how awesome it would be to have Doom on XBLA with multiplayer and whatnot.

Please be true.

[Kelegacy]

Boo. You can already play Doom on every freakin' platform available. Just like PacMan

Boo.

[bapenguin]

Boo. You can already play Doom on every freakin' platform available. Just like PacMan

Boo.

But you can't play it MULTIPLAYER which is where it's at mother fucker.

[RestlessAvenger]

I wish I had thought a bit longer before posting this. Moments after I posted I realized that XBLA Doomed would have been such a better title.

[Kelegacy]

But you can't play it MULTIPLAYER which is where it's at mother fucker.
Hey, I love Doom but...

BOOOOOOOO! :)

[bapenguin]

Hey, I love Doom but...

BOOOOOOOO! :)

BOOOOO to your BOOOOO.

[TrackZero]

Uh...where are the promised weekly games.


They weren't. That was only set for that one month, they explicitly said that. It just so happened that after the month ended, they had a few other games ready to go and continued it for a few extra weeks.

[TrackZero]

Man...2 weeks ago I was talking to Knite about this. I said how awesome it would be to have Doom on XBLA with multiplayer and whatnot.

Please be true.

Seconded bap. I wanna do some co-op. ;)

[jeffool]

I'll mimic my other comments here:

Eh, with coop and deathmatch, I could be convinced to play this if other folk I knew were playing. Brings back good memories. Though I'd hope it would be Doom, Doom II, and all those other nifty official addons.

[Telefrog]

This is great news. I'm down for co-op DOOM. Old school circle-strafe is the bomb!

[Knite]

seriously.... Co-op doom with 4 friends = glorious.

I will always remember coming around a corner, seeing a friend shooting monsters down the hallway, so I fired a rocket at him, missed, and watched as his body got pushed forward into the room full of baddies by the blast and died.

The stream of curses had me laughing for days.

[Montolio]

But you can't play it MULTIPLAYER which is where it's at mother fucker.Goddamn, first thread I read today and this just got me fired up heh. Almost as good as my first cup of coffee.

[zangster]

They weren't. That was only set for that one month, they explicitly said that. It just so happened that after the month ended, they had a few other games ready to go and continued it for a few extra weeks.
I wouldn't be surprised if they put that on hold during the current Bringing It Home thing they've got going on Marketplace right now. I do recall reading though that when there are updates/new games on XBLA they're going to come out on Wednesdays. Something to do with gamers already being familiar with Wednesdays being new comic day so they'd remember it's new XBLA day as well.

[Demo_Boy]

Evil Avatar needs jade green colored name fonts for all you guys.

Doom is a wonderful addition to XBLA and has classic FPS gameplay that you _can_ go back to. (as opposed to many retro games where you ask yourself "why did I ever think this was the s#(t?")

I think we should be a lot more excited for this title than the formatting of the story implies.

[TrackZero]

I wouldn't be surprised if they put that on hold during the current Bringing It Home thing they've got going on Marketplace right now. I do recall reading though that when there are updates/new games on XBLA they're going to come out on Wednesdays. Something to do with gamers already being familiar with Wednesdays being new comic day so they'd remember it's new XBLA day as well.

They've said they'll release the XBLA games on Wednesdays. Just not EVERY Wednesday. I think people just assumed (without listening to what MS was actually saying), with that one month where it was the case, that we'd be seeing it from then on out. Hell, that may be the case someday. I just don't like people getting disappointed because of their own assumptions.

[TrackZero]

Evil Avatar needs jade green colored name fonts for all you guys.


He'd probably have to pick a more pastel green. Jade may be hard to see on this background. I for one wouldn't mind the colour change (*wink wink* bap).

[Kelegacy]

He'd probably have to pick a more pastel green. Jade may be hard to see on this background. I for one wouldn't mind the colour change (*wink wink* bap).
That would be hilarious, like a color caste system or segregation. But I'm sure the amount of green on this site would kill my retinas.

[menage]

Doom? Whatever. Whoever cares about Doom when you got Half Life 2, Gears of War and Halo 3 coming up. I was hoping for more Castelvania-esque anouncements (like Parodius or any Capcom, Konami, Sega classic).

Small boo, but hey, the more content the better, maybe it's fun when I'm drunk.

[Savok]

I was "meh" until co-op was mentioned. With that, it'd be pretty awesome.

[SuperRymo]

But you can't play it MULTIPLAYER which is where it's at mother fucker.

Wow, Fucking 0wned!!!

and on that note, Hurrah finally some 360 doom love! :D

[Flatpicker]

More of an UT fan myself.
But Doom on Live is cool.

[Orosco]

Can they add The Rock's voice to the main character, so he could make cool comments and...err...oh god no, forget all that...

[agentgray]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_Live_Arcade

I trust wikipedia, and I know we can google it. On July 12 Microsoft promised 50 XBLA games by the end of the year. Since July 12 I count maybe close to ten. This leave 40 games by Dec 31.

There needs to be 2-3 releases coming per week to meet that goal. Anyone think they're going to make it? The wikipedia article doesn't even have 50 future titles mentioned and some of those go well into 2007.

As for Doom. I'd get it for 800 points. Yeah.

[bapenguin]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_Live_Arcade

I trust wikipedia, and I know we can google it. On July 12 Microsoft promised 50 XBLA games by the end of the year. Since July 12 I count maybe close to ten. This leave 40 games by Dec 31.

There needs to be 2-3 releases coming per week to meet that goal. Anyone think they're going to make it? The wikipedia article doesn't even have 50 future titles mentioned and some of those go well into 2007.

As for Doom. I'd get it for 800 points. Yeah.

You are misreading it...there WILL be 50 games by year end. Not that 50 games will come out by years end. There are just over 30 XBLA games now.

[Inverarity]

I believe that MS meant that there would be 50 total XBLA games by year's end. That still means there's a good-sized gap - they'd need 20 or so over the next three months, I think - but it's not as big as you're making it sound.

[Morratut]

Doom co-op would be funny over XBLA. Looking toward the new games though to wow me.

I've got a few other games though i'm looking forward to more on XBLA.

[Saracen Pariah]

Originally Posted by: menage
Doom? Whatever. Whoever cares about Doom when you got Half Life 2, Gears of War and Halo 3 coming up. I was hoping for more Castelvania-esque anouncements (like Parodius or any Capcom, Konami, Sega classic).

Small boo, but hey, the more content the better, maybe it's fun when I'm drunk.

I trois this position! Get it? Ha! I kill me.

/me wants Team Fortress 2, in addition to the games menage mentioned

@ B.A.P. - BOOOO to your BOOOO to Kel's BOOOO.

@ Kel: I applaud your BOOO. It was Boootiful.

@ Everyone: I Boooo this joke.

[Heretic Machine]

So, I can play Doom... or any of the dozens of other FPS games on the 360. Hmm... yeah, I think I'm gonna go with PD0/Prey/GRAW/...whatever, on this one.

[SweetsGreen]

I hope the Barney mod is available..."I love you, you love me.."

[Johan]

For those of you psyched about the co-op, you do realize that Doom 3 for the Xbox has online (two player, not four) co-op, and is BC, do you not? I love co-op games.

If I bought this, it would be for the multiplayer, because I don't necessarily need four player co-op...two is enough for me.

[bean19]

Man...2 weeks ago I was talking to Knite about this. I said how awesome it would be to have Doom on XBLA with multiplayer and whatnot.

Please be true.

I'm just surprised that this is their big title. I mean they've got the whole FPS-genre wrapped up. I'd be surprised if a PC-originating FPS DIDN'T come to the X360.

Love the genre, but I love it even more on my PC.

[Thenetcase]

But you can't play it MULTIPLAYER which is where it's at mother fucker.

OMG! Do you have actual proof that he is indeed a mother fucker?!??!?

Btw... I'm with the other guy on this one. Who the hell cares about Doom? That's SO 20th century. ;)

Let's move on...

heh heh heh

/stirring the pot
-TNC-

[agentgray]

You are misreading it...there WILL be 50 games by year end. Not that 50 games will come out by years end. There are just over 30 XBLA games now.
I stand corrected.

[timmyd]

I'm just happy playing the single player (XBOX) over and over and over and over.... Sick I know. So I'd love the graphic quality kicked up. It plays great on a controller.

And yes, coop would be teh bomber.

[GunnyMo]

Now this would be a lot of fun. Even if there was no multiplayer I'd still use points to buy it. I can never have enough Doom. :D

[Savok]

For those of you psyched about the co-op, you do realize that Doom 3 for the Xbox has online (two player, not four) co-op, and is BC, do you not? I love co-op games.

If I bought this, it would be for the multiplayer, because I don't necessarily need four player co-op...two is enough for me.
Yeah but Doom 3 is crap.

[GunnyMo]

Sorry, I disagree. I thoroughly enjoyed Doom for what it was: a fun shooter. :D

[bapenguin]

it's official. And apparently it should be there very soon...like...today.

[GunnyMo]

Woot! Time to get some Impage on tonight. :) Maybe we should change Tuesday Night GRAW to Tuesday Night Doom. :D

[Zurik]

But you can't play it MULTIPLAYER which is where it's at mother fucker.

If you're a real DOOM aficionado you'd already know there's tons of open source versions of DOOM with Multiplayer, both Co-op and deathmatch. Geez, my friend has an upgraded graphics version on his modded Xbox. Now if they had something like Dungeon Keeper or Syndicate on XBLA, then I would start to get excited.

[bapenguin]

If you're a real DOOM aficionado you'd already know there's tons of open source versions of DOOM with Multiplayer, both Co-op and deathmatch. Geez, my friend has an upgraded graphics version on his modded Xbox. Now if they had something like Dungeon Keeper or Syndicate on XBLA, then I would start to get excited.

OH I know...and I've played them. But now I get OOTB voice support, achievements, and a 92" screen. :D

[Savok]

I want a price.

[agentgray]

I called it. Was pretty obvious. 800 points.

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3154055

[GunnyMo]

OH I know...and I've played them. But now I get OOTB voice support, achievements, and a 92" screen. :D

Hell mother fucking yeah! Well, except fo rthe 92" part. Mines only 47" but still just as awesome. I'll be playing this afternoon/tonight if anyone wants to get their game on.

[Dag-Sabot]

Yeah but Doom 3 is crap.
Is that the one where one guy holds the flashlight and the other shoots?

[BrainDrain]

I hope the co-op part is online and not some split screen crap. I want to co-op with friends on live:)

[Thenetcase]

Is that the one where one guy holds the flashlight and the other shoots?

LOL OWNED.

Even The Rock, when interviewing about the movie he was in, said, "Oh yeah and this time we'll have flashlights." LMAO

-TNC-

[Savok]

I called it. Was pretty obvious. 800 points.

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3154055
If the co-op's online, sold.

EDIT: 1up decided to work finally, it says online co-op, so this is very shiny indeed.

[Furtive]

Still dont have a 360 of my own but this just means I have to come up with another excuse to go visit my brother and play on his. Finally an FPS that plays well with console controls!

[Darkmatter]

OH I know...and I've played them. But now I get OOTB voice support, achievements, and a 92" screen. :D


92" wtf...

no site donation fo joo!! lol

[51|RandoM]

OH I know...and I've played them. But now I get OOTB voice support, achievements, and a 92" screen. :D

You bought a 92" screen that will only work with a 360? That seems fairly stupid. I mean, that is what your statement is implying.

...and you mentioned achievements? lol. I guess you really are their target audience.

[51|RandoM]

Still dont have a 360 of my own but this just means I have to come up with another excuse to go visit my brother and play on his. Finally an FPS that plays well with console controls!

That is a good point, there is little to no vertical axis in doom, making it more suitable for a controller than modern FPS games.

[bapenguin]

You bought a 92" screen that will only work with a 360? That seems fairly stupid. I mean, that is what your statement is implying.

...and you mentioned achievements? lol. I guess you really are their target audience.

No...but it is much easier than lugging my 30 pound PC up and down 3 flights of stairs everytime I want to use it for PC gaming.

[51|RandoM]

No...but it is much easier than lugging my 30 pound PC up and down 3 flights of stairs everytime I want to use it for PC gaming.

but that isn't what you said, nor what you implied. You implied that having doom on 360 suddenly made it possible to play doom on a projector, which isn't even remotely true.

Its just one of the silly console 'benefits' that I see popup in every pc vs. console thread. Curiously enough, people have been driving projectors with computers for a very long time. Before the advent of progressive DVD-players, an HTPC was the best way to drive a projector for DVD watching. In some cases, it still is.

The console people will keep stating that they can play console on bigger screens and from more comfortable furniture than they can play on PC when none of that is due to any real world limitation. It is only true because they choose to limit themselves in that fashion, it is not due to some inherent hardware/software limitation/ability.

[shnastybiznastic]

But you can't play it MULTIPLAYER which is where it's at mother fucker.
Due to the massive amount of development done to the doom source code after it was open sourced, doom is multiplayer capable on damn near any device with a working network interface.

[GunnyMo]

Just finished some co-op and DM with mightbe, smokey and bap. Loads of fun!

[Sandman]

Downloaded the game before I came to work tonight, freakin awesome version of Doom. Anyone up for some co-op after 10pm EST?

[Zurik]

OH I know...and I've played them. But now I get OOTB voice support, achievements, and a 92" screen. :D

I can't even begin to imagine what DOOM would look like on that size a screen. Can you put your whole hand around one pixel? Here I thought my DOOM obsessed friend was the only one that's still crazy enough to play this game.

[Sl1pstream]

I'll be up for some co-op tomorrow night, if anyone wants to join.

[J Arcane]

Downloaded the game before I came to work tonight, freakin awesome version of Doom. Anyone up for some co-op after 10pm EST?
So how much have they tuned the graphics? Is it just a higher res screen, or did they burrow some of the improvements from the OpenGL open source versions?

[Savok]

Graphics look about the same as they did on my 486 to me.

[Ajguy]

I played the trail to the end and downloaded the full game immediately. Controls were dead on, the nostalgia factor was high, and I'm just surprised how well the game holds up. Tomorrow my brothers and I will be trying some Live Coop. And playing Doom with your own custom soundtracks rocks. A pretty nice surprise since I had no clue it was coming. I gotta say, MS kicked some major ass today.

[baz]

I'm so on this, I love Doom in all its formats, and deathmatch/co-op over live is a freaking awesome idea.

[dena miscreant]

Yea, what does everyone think NOW?

[Johan]

Yea, what does everyone think NOW?

That's what I'd like to know...worth $10 bucks? I already have Doom as a part of my Doom 3 LE/CE (whatever it was)...yes, I know, no online, but is that really worth the $10 bucks?

Anyone?

Anyone?

Bueller?

Bueller?

[GunnyMo]

Hell mutha fuckin' hell yah it's worth it. Go get it right now. :D

[TrackZero]

That's what I'd like to know...worth $10 bucks? I already have Doom as a part of my Doom 3 LE/CE (whatever it was)...yes, I know, no online, but is that really worth the $10 bucks?


I dunno, I've been enjoying it. ;) Co-op was great fun too.