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Mr. Laz · 02-19-2014, 01:04 PM

Wolfenstein: The New Order out May 23, with Doom 4 beta access

Wednesday 19 Feb 2014 3:31 pm
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Bethesda has given a release date for its Wolfenstein reboot, while revealing that Doom 4 is far more imminent than anyone realised.
The big news here isn’t the release date for Wolfenstein: The New Order, which was always assumed to be due in the first half of this year, but the fact that Doom 4 actually exists and is far enough along that a beta is already being organised.

After having been delayed and restarted multiple times Doom 4 had essentially turned into vapourware, with the departure of id Software founder John Carmack seeming to hint that the game had been completely abandoned. But that’s clearly not the case.

The promotion for the new Wolfenstein only refers to the game as ‘Doom’, suggesting it’s being pitched as a reboot. Although Doom and Doom 3 already had the same basic story, so it wouldn’t make much difference.

Bethesda has issued the following statement, but offered no details on the nature of the game itself:

‘Although you’ll receive the Doom beta key code with your copy of Wolfenstein: The New Order, the Doom beta won’t begin until a later, yet-to-be announced date. We will contact you with news and updates surrounding the start of the Doom beta via the email address provided during the key code redemption process.’

The New Order is being created by new developer MachineGames, which was founded by many of the same people that worked on The Chronicles Of Riddick and The Darkness at Starbreeze Studios.

It’s out on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC and was looking great last time we saw it.

Thoughts? Email gamecentral@ukmetro.co.uk or leave a comment below

**Bowser** · 05-31-2014, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bowener

So this game is ****ing frustrating at times. The audio mix is awful. I cannot hear anything that the NPCs are saying. There is no way to adjust the audio so that you can hear voices over sound effects. I have subs on but that is often white on white. They also just toss bad guys at you that cannot be killed in conventional ways without giving you a tip or hint. Maybe it is because I am playing on death incarnate (4 out of 5 difficulty) or something.

Lol, this game is tough on normal. Playing the super duper tough level would be near impossible.

I've made it all the way to the London Monitor. I just can't seem to get past it....

bowener · 06-02-2014, 09:59 PM

I'm on the moon now. This level has been a bit more fun simply because of what the weapons do to the bodies.

**Bowser** · 07-19-2014, 04:03 PM

Finally got around to finishing it. Fun shoot 'em up game.

Spoiler!

Cannibal · 07-20-2014, 12:09 PM

Playing this now and need to wrap it up. I found it to be really derivative and relatively boring, but it does have good graphics. I'd give it 6/10.

Ready for a new game. Annoyed at the lack of compelling new games for PS4.

02-19-2014, 01:04 PM
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	Wolfenstein: The New Order out May 23, Doom 4 beta access Wolfenstein: The New Order out May 23, with Doom 4 beta access Wednesday 19 Feb 2014 3:31 pm Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Doom 4 isn’t doomed after all Bethesda has given a release date for its Wolfenstein reboot, while revealing that Doom 4 is far more imminent than anyone realised. The big news here isn’t the release date for Wolfenstein: The New Order, which was always assumed to be due in the first half of this year, but the fact that Doom 4 actually exists and is far enough along that a beta is already being organised. After having been delayed and restarted multiple times Doom 4 had essentially turned into vapourware, with the departure of id Software founder John Carmack seeming to hint that the game had been completely abandoned. But that’s clearly not the case. The promotion for the new Wolfenstein only refers to the game as ‘Doom’, suggesting it’s being pitched as a reboot. Although Doom and Doom 3 already had the same basic story, so it wouldn’t make much difference. Bethesda has issued the following statement, but offered no details on the nature of the game itself: ‘Although you’ll receive the Doom beta key code with your copy of Wolfenstein: The New Order, the Doom beta won’t begin until a later, yet-to-be announced date. We will contact you with news and updates surrounding the start of the Doom beta via the email address provided during the key code redemption process.’ The New Order is being created by new developer MachineGames, which was founded by many of the same people that worked on The Chronicles Of Riddick and The Darkness at Starbreeze Studios. It’s out on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC and was looking great last time we saw it. Thoughts? Email gamecentral@ukmetro.co.uk or leave a comment below
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Bowser sorta mod-ish Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: KC North Casino cash: $3481616	Finally got around to finishing it. Fun shoot 'em up game. Spoiler! They left it a bit ambiguous at the end if they decide to make another, I suppose.....
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Cannibal Better to burn out... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Bible Thumping Country Casino cash: $10010618	Playing this now and need to wrap it up. I found it to be really derivative and relatively boring, but it does have good graphics. I'd give it 6/10. Ready for a new game. Annoyed at the lack of compelling new games for PS4.
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