Opinion: Doom 3 Retrospective

Following today’s unveiling of a special ‘BFG Edition’ of Doom 3, Mark Butler looks back at id’s compelling action-horror reboot of their iconic FPS franchise – and explores the impact that it had on gaming. Released in 2004 to a veritable tidal-wave of hype, Doom 3 saw id Software resurrect their famous, groundbreaking FPS IP in stunning fashion. Preceded by an understandable buzz of expectation given the special place... Read More

Game News: Doom 3 ‘BFG Edition’ Headed For PC, Xbox 360 and PS3

Bethesda have announced that a special edition of hit horror-FPS Doom 3 will be coming to PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 this Autumn – the first time any Doom title has appeared on the PlayStation 3.  The ‘BFG Edition’ will boast re-mastered versions of both Doom 3 and the Resurrection Of Evil add-on pack, as well as hours of new content in the shape of a 7-level offering entitled ‘The Lost Mission’. According to Bethesda, the... Read More

Game Review: Rage

Mark Butler delivers his verdict on open-world shooter Rage, out now for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 (reviewed). Should you ever be lucky enough to survive a world-threatening, cataclysmic event – be it a nuclear war, meteor impact or alien invasion – don’t be too quick to count your blessings. It’s not just that you’re likely to find yourself in a barren and desolate landscape, facing off against hostile foes (human or otherwise).... Read More