• DOOM 3 BFG Edition Available in Stores Now

    Bethesda Softworks released a brand new version of a classic today, in DOOM 3 BFG Edition. This is the definitive version of DOOM 3 so if you haven't played it before, this is the best chance you'll have to get into the game.

    id Software's DOOM franchise was a pioneer in our beloved first-person shooter genre and without it, the Call of Duty's and Battlefield's of the world wouldn't exist. Now, with the BFG Edition of DOOM 3, a brand new generation of gamers will be able to enjoy DOOM 3 as never before.

    DOOM 3 BFG Edition includes DOOM 3 and two add-on packs; Resurrection of Evil and The Lost Mission. This is the entire original game plus hours of fresh content, as The Lost Mission is completely new to DOOM 3. All of this content has been upgraded from past games with enhanced visuals, a brand new checkpoint system for saving your progress, trophies/achievements and can be enjoyed in 5.1 surround sound and 3D, should your system support it.

    As if this content wasn't enough, Bethesda is also bundling DOOM and DOOM 2 inside of DOOM 3 BFG Edition. This rounds the package out to 3 complete games - all classics in FPS gaming - for just $39.99. How do you beat that?

    You don't! So get out there and buy it today.

  • Brand New DOOM 3 QuakeCon Screenshots Released

    Hot on the heels of this morning's wealth of Dishonored screenshots, Bethesda Softworks has more QuakeCon imagery for us, this time for DOOM 3 BFG Edition!

    DOOM 3 BFG is due out in October and, if you're not familiar with the game, is a fully remastered and complete version of id Software's masterpiece, DOOM 3. This is the definitive version of DOOM 3 and includes the Resurrection of Evil add-on and The Lost Mission, the latter of which adds 7 new levels to the game.

    The official description of the game:

    DOOM 3, Resurrection of Evil, and ‘The Lost Mission’ have been optimized in 3D,  featuring 5.1 surround sound, Xbox 360 Achievements, PlayStation 3 trophies, improved rendering and lighting, and a new check point save system allowing for smoother progression through the game. id® Software has fine-tuned the controls to bring the intensity of the DOOMsingle and multiplayer experience to the consoles, and DOOM 3 now features the new armor-mounted flashlight, allowing players to illuminate dark corners and blast enemies at the same time.

    To make things even more awesome, DOOM 3 BFG Edition also comes with DOOM and DOOM 2. What are you waiting for? Check out the gallery below and go pre-order already!

  • Bethesda Releases Brand New DOOM 3 BFG Trailer

    Bethesda Softworks and id Software have released a brand new trailer for their upcoming FPS DOOM 3 BFG Edition. DOOM 3 is, of course, not a new game but the BFG Edition is due out October 16th and should introduce this legendary title to a new audience.

    According to Bethesda, in DOOM 3 BFG players will:

    Return to Mars and face off against the forces of Hell. Suit up as the only surviving member of the Union Aerospace Corporation’s Bravo Team and discover the horrifying truth behind the unimaginable evil that has been unleashed across the planet. You are the last hope in a race to stop a full scale invasion from Hell. 

    In the BFG Edition of DOOM 3, players get access to 8 all new levels as part of the 'Lost Missions' which is what this trailer is all about.

    Check it out above and drop by http://www.facebook.com/doom for more information on the upcoming game!

  • QuakeCon Officially Opens Today in Dallas, Texas!

    QuakeCon has officially kicked off this morning at the Anatole Hotel in Dallas, Texas! The event will feature a handful of gaming tournaments, panel discussions, playable versions of Dishonored and DOOM 3 BFG as well as a keynote address from id Software's John Carmack.

    “QuakeCon is the culmination of a dedicated group of gamers, ranging from casual to hardcore, who make the trip each year to visit with friends and connect with peers on the largest LAN party in North America,” said Todd Hollenshead, president of id Software in today's press release.  “We couldn’t host this event without such a devoted community behind us, including hundreds of volunteers and event sponsors who are passionate about making QuakeCon 2012 the most rewarding yet.”

    The event is set to last for four days and features discussions from the likes of Todd Hollenshead, Pete Hines, Todd Howard, Chet Faliszek and many more industry veterans. As mentioned before, QuakeCon attendees are able to play an early version of Bethesda Softworks' upcoming first-person stealth game, Dishonored.

    QuakeCon and all of its tournaments, panel discussions, addresses and events is going to be a blast. If you find yourself in Dallas, the event is completely free for general admission but is expected to fill up pretty quickly. For more information, drop by http://www.quakecon.org/!

  • QuakeCon 2012 Panel Schedule Revealed, Keynote by John Carmack

    Bethesda Softworks has revealed the full panel lineup from QuakeCon 2012, due to get started next Thursday, August 2nd.

    As per usual, John Carmack will be delivering the keynote address at QuakeCon. Carmack, if you're not familiar with him, is a co-founder at id Software and responsible for such games as DOOM and Quake, itself. Carmack's keynote addresses are usually briliant and a ton of fun to watch, so we're definitely looking forward to that.

    The rest of the lineup includes the likes of Raphael Colantonio, Chet Faliszek, Todd Howard, Adam Sessler, Michael Pachter, Geoff Keighley and so many more veteran developers, designers and industry icons. The full panel can be found after the break, just click 'Keep Reading' to check it out.

    In addition to all of the fascinating panel discussions, QuakeCon plays host to a ton of sponsored tournaments and will be the first time we'll be able to see Dishonored in action!

  • DOOM 3 BFG Edition Releasing October 16th!

    Bethesda has announced this morning that the BFG Edition of their iconic first-person shooter DOOM 3 will be launching in North America on October 16th. For DOOM lovers in Europe, the game will hit shelves a few days later on the 19th of October.

    DOOM 3 BFG Edition has been remastered for modern technology and can even be played in 3D, boasting 5.1 surround sound and updated lighting and rendering capabilities. If you haven't played DOOM 3 before, you owe it to yourself to check out this iconic game and even if you have played DOOM 3 before, the updates and enhancements are enough to merit a new purchase. 

    The game is set to retail on PC for $29.99 and on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 for $39.99. On top of the BFG Edition of DOOM 3, you're also getting DOOM I and II so you can't really go wrong here.

  • QuakeCon 2012 Pre-Registration Available This Week, Premium Bundles Announced

    QuakeCon is set to get underway in August and Bethesda Softworks has announced that they will open pre-registration for the event on April 25th - tomorrow, as of the time of this story.

    As you may be aware, QuakeCon is the largest LAN event in North America, and largest free LAN gaming event in the world. Every year, thousands of gamers flock to QuakeCon to compete in tournaments and attend panels discussing some of their favorite id Software games, as well as upcoming id Software and Bethesda Softworks games. Quake, of course, is at the heart of the event but this year, we're also hoping for information on Bethesda's upcoming stealth game Dishonored and possibly Prey 2, although it has been delayed so that remains to be seen.

    Pre-registering for QuakeCon 2012 guarantees you a spot at the annual Bring Your Own Computer (BYOC) event, as well as some exclusive bonus packages depending on which package you choose. General admission for QuakeCon is, and has always been, free; but if you're looking to get a little more out of the event, here are the offers that Bethesda has put on the table...