Doom III: Es ist offiziell!

Okay, wir sind in der Tat ein wenig sarkastisch hier, aber dies sind echt wichtige Neuigkeiten für PC–Action Fans überall auf dem Globus. Jede Information ist besser als keine Information, aber hoffentlich gibt es mehr News zu Doom III auf der E3, welche in wenigen Wochen startet. Im neuem Design kommt nun auch id Softwares Webseite daher. Anbei finden Sie die offizielle englische Pressemitteilung. Pressemitteilung ID SOFTWARE PARTNERS WITH ACTIVISION ON DOOM IIITM Activision Set to Distribute Highly Anticipated Game Worldwide Santa Monica, CA - May 3, 2002 -id SoftwareTM and Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that Activision will be the worldwide licensed distributor for DOOM III, the latest installment in one of the most successful franchises in PC gaming history. Built on id\'s revolutionary new 3D graphics engine, DOOM III draws players into the most frightening and gripping 3D gaming experience ever created. DOOM III is currently in development for the PC by id Software and will debut at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo in Activision's booth #1224 in the South Hall. "DOOM III will change what people expect to see and experience in a PC game," Todd Hollenshead, CEO, id Software said. "We couldn't be more psyched about DOOM III, and are thrilled to debut the title at E3 with Activision. Get ready to be terrified." "We are excited to continue our successful and long-standing relationship with id," said Larry Goldberg, executive vice president, Activision Worldwide Studios. "I'm sure that id fans and action gamers alike share our anticipation for the latest incarnation of DOOM, which was a phenomenon in PC gaming history. There is no doubt that DOOM III will be at the top of every gamers most wanted list." First released in 1993, DOOM® became a phenomenon in PC gaming history and is widely recognized as the catalyst for the first-person action genre. Since its inception, the franchise has been one of the industry's best-selling PC series, with DOOM III already the most hotly-anticipated first person action title currently in development. id - Freud's primal part of the human psyche and one of the hottest game shops on Earth - has been rocking the gaming world from Mesquite, Texas since 1991. As a renowned leader in the industry, id Software forged such frenetic titles as Wolfenstein 3D®, DOOM®, DOOM IITM, QUAKE® and QUAKE IITM. With intense graphics and mind-blowing action, id\'s games have helped redefine the modern video game, continually setting industry standards for technology and gameplay. And, in keeping with tradition, id Software has amplified the world of adrenaline pumping 3-D gaming with the release of their latest action titles, QUAKE III ArenaTM, QUAKE III: Team ArenaTM, and the executive production of Return to Castle WolfensteinTM. id's advanced QUAKE III Arena engine is leading the next revolution in 3-D interactive games with both single and multiplayer technology. Check out more about id Software at www.idsoftware.com. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision posted revenues of 0 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001. Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, Australia, and the Netherlands. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's World Wide Web site, which is located at www.activision.com.