The people over at id Software made many nostalgic fans weak at the knees during E3. They released the first teaser trailer for Doom 4, which has now been conveniently named back to just Doom. Just to get everyone all confused when actually trying to talk about the game without referring to the original.
We were then promised a more in-depth look at the game at the developers annual QuakeCon convention, although now we know that this was a bit of a lie. Not in the sense that id Software won’t be showing off Doom, but rather that most of us will not get to see it.
Only lucky attendees of QuakeCon will get a sneak peak of the shooter sequel, which has been in development for more than a few years now. Id Software says this is a way to reward fans of theirs who consistently attend the event; fans who will most probably do their best to capture the game footage using a smartphone and upload it to the internet anyway. Smart move indeed.
A post on the Bethblog promises that the game will be shown off to everyone else at a later date, but gives no indication as to when that will be.
“We’ll have plenty more to show everyone at a later date, but we didn’t want another QuakeCon to go by without doing something special for the amazing QC community and id supporters that have been with us for more than 20 years.”
It is a rather silly thing to do, even if id Software wants to reward their fans who are in the USA. One way or another that footage is going to end up online in a form that the developers won’t like, which then leads defensive statements about the bad video footage captured and all sorts of unwanted attention.
Would it really be that bad to just stream the event and let all the other fans around the world watch as well? Apparently so.
Editor’s Note: We actually got a sneak peek at Doom while at E3. Here’s a video of it:
Last Updated: July 2, 2014
Gareth L (That eXCheez Guy)
July 2, 2014 at 13:02
So will everyone else 10 minutes later when it’s leaked. Booyah!
heyj64 .
October 2, 2014 at 11:41
Still waitin’ on that leak here
Gareth L (That eXCheez Guy)
October 2, 2014 at 11:49
Just a few more minutes, hang in there!
Anon A Mouse
July 2, 2014 at 13:05
HAI Dune HAI
Kromas
July 2, 2014 at 13:10
So the guys who get Doom Beta access (thanks Wolfenstein!) don’t get access to the reveals? … That is stupid.Then again with Bethesda you never know.
Rince&Shitity
July 2, 2014 at 13:12
Maybe the’ll actually show HL3 and that’s why?
HvR - Still dislikes Random.or
July 2, 2014 at 13:14
But it will be called Half-life just so that Gaben isn’t called a liar.
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 2, 2014 at 13:15
You have to list the 3 things that enable you to mention HL3 before talking about it. It’s the rules of HL3.
HvR - Still dislikes Random.or
July 2, 2014 at 13:16
The header features Gabe with dentures with 3 big teeth. Half-Life 3 confirmed.
Hammersteyn
July 2, 2014 at 13:17
Doom 1
Doom 2
Doom 3
Easy
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 2, 2014 at 13:22
Too easy. Just like (insert familial reference)*
*only said that so someone else couldn’t 😉
Hammersteyn
July 2, 2014 at 13:23
Hairy ginger bastard?
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 2, 2014 at 13:25
Ek sê niks.
Hammersteyn
July 2, 2014 at 13:29
HL3 Confirmed!
Rince&Shitity
July 2, 2014 at 13:28
Oi
Hammersteyn
July 2, 2014 at 13:29
I know I know, shut my whore mouth?
Rince&Shitity
July 2, 2014 at 13:30
No… Well, yes, but ‘you shut your whore mouth’… I need to say it, not the same!
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 2, 2014 at 13:33
But how can you tell him to keep his whore mouth shut when you have to keep your whore mouth shut? Whoremouthception.
HvR - Still dislikes Random.or
July 2, 2014 at 13:36
Whoremouthception.
Sounds like someone that needs to go to the clinic for a cream or something.
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 2, 2014 at 13:37
lol
Admiral Chief Fairburne
July 2, 2014 at 13:42
“Nurse, give that man 10cc of whoremouthception and a lollipop”
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 2, 2014 at 13:52
I fear the lollipop may be what caused the whoremouthception in the first place :/
Hammersteyn
July 2, 2014 at 13:38
noted 😛
Admiral Chief Fairburne
July 2, 2014 at 13:17
It never learns
Hammersteyn
July 2, 2014 at 13:20
LOL “it”
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 2, 2014 at 13:22
3 true words. HL3 confirmed!
Rince&Shitity
July 2, 2014 at 13:27
You can shut up too.
Hammersteyn
July 2, 2014 at 13:26
Exclusive to consoles? Like Destiny
Rince&Shitity
July 2, 2014 at 13:28
Hahaha
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 2, 2014 at 13:13
This stupidity is turning out to be all the RAGE.
HvR - Still dislikes Random.or
July 2, 2014 at 13:14
“Doom 4, which has now been conveniently named back to just Doom”
Wonder if it is another bloody reboot or did iD start employing fired MS employees.
For whoever sees the reveal trailer remember to rage if there are not at least 50% Succubus representation.
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 2, 2014 at 13:16
If they were employing them it’d be called Doom One.
HvR - Still dislikes Random.or
July 2, 2014 at 13:17
They learnt from their mistakes.
Admiral Chief Fairburne
July 2, 2014 at 13:16
Wow, picture of Darryn’s last date as the header?
HvR - Still dislikes Random.or
July 2, 2014 at 13:18
Think it is Sandy during that time of the month.
Hammersteyn
July 2, 2014 at 13:19
It’s a step up from his last date
http://images.lazygamer.net/2013/05/ION09052013.jpg
Admiral Chief Fairburne
July 2, 2014 at 13:30
Magnificent
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
July 2, 2014 at 13:32
Just unfortunate lighting on this pic… :/ the photographer needs to be shot.
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 2, 2014 at 13:36
True, they did fix it later though & it looked much better.
Admiral Chief Fairburne
July 2, 2014 at 13:41
Serialz or trollzors?
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 2, 2014 at 13:51
Did you not refresh for image? lol
Admiral Chief Fairburne
July 2, 2014 at 13:53
Did now, TEH LULZ!
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
July 2, 2014 at 14:10
GG
Dutch Matrix
July 2, 2014 at 13:45
Come on, Mr Steyn. You would “hammer” her the second you have half a shot!
Hammersteyn
July 2, 2014 at 13:52
Probably, it’s been a long dry spell for me
Admiral Chief Fairburne
July 2, 2014 at 13:54
How long?
Hammersteyn
July 2, 2014 at 14:00
As long as a piece of string 😛
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
July 2, 2014 at 14:10
Shame, is that what she called it last?
Admiral Chief Fairburne
July 2, 2014 at 14:26
Oh snap!
Hammersteyn
July 2, 2014 at 14:30
Bwahahaha
Her Highness the Hipster
July 2, 2014 at 13:56
just when we thought we’d forgotten about her…
Hammersteyn
July 2, 2014 at 13:59
Hahaha sorry 😛
Admiral Chief Fairburne
July 2, 2014 at 14:26
Nevarrrr forget
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
July 2, 2014 at 14:09
WHYYYYYY!!!!!???!??!?!?!??!?!?!??!?!?!?!??!?!? WHY !?!?!?!??!?!?!??!?!?!??!?!??!?!?!?!?!
Hammersteyn
July 2, 2014 at 14:31
I’m clairvoyant I knew you would say “Shame, is that what she called it last”
james anderson
July 2, 2014 at 15:26
I just got paid $7500 working off my computer this month. And if you think that’s cool, my divorced friend has twin toddlers and made over $8k her first month. It feels so good making so much money when other people have to work for so much less. This is what I do,…
??????? ?????????
Dutch Matrix
July 2, 2014 at 13:44
Yes. That was how she said “NO!”
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
July 2, 2014 at 13:30
Yawn! Bugthesda!
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
July 2, 2014 at 14:09
Actually… That’s a good move. The hype it will drive when people start seeing footage from smartphones will be incredible. People will start talking about it, making assumptions and all that wonderful stuff that comes with hype.
I think they are intentionally doing this for the exact reason of having it “leaked” by their fans.
Why? Because when the want to do the official announcement EVERYONE will be watching because they are now curious. Whereas if they just made an official announcement off the bat most people would just go “meh” because honestly the last game was not all that great. They need the publicity stunt to push interest up first.
Sageville
July 2, 2014 at 14:12
Hmmm, I wonder if the Half-life lore can fit into that of Dooms….
Rags
July 2, 2014 at 16:14
Won’t be surprised if it would be streamed. QuakeCon usually is. Can’t wait for the tournament.