It has been known for a while now that id Software is currently developing Doom 4, and since Rage is now out of the way and available, the company are concentrating everything on the new Doom game. An article over at Gamingbolt is reporting that John Carmack was recently being interviewed by Merlininkazani.

He briefly touched on the Doom 4 game and commented what can be expected by the different versions. Carmack stated that id Software were likely to add more content for the PS3 version compared to the Xbox 360 and PC versions, and this was because the consoles Blu-ray player and the extra storage the discs can hold.

Recently there has been talk that the next version of the Xbox may have a Blu-ray player mainly because of the extra storage space. Carmack stated that the “videos are just using the normal game data” when he was asked if the videos on Rage were using the Super Texture Pack. He also said that the same would be used in the Doom 4 game.

He confirmed that the PS3 Blu-ray discs may get filled with more data for Doom 4 than what will eventually get put on the DVDS for the game. Carmack did say though it depends on how difficult it will having “two different builds of data”.

There was also talk of some unique streaming tech for the PC that may provide more detail, but there may be too many risks associated with it. This would mean much more server bandwidth requirements and id Software are having second thoughts committing to it.

For now there is no specific release date for the game but Carmack said that it should be available within the next couple of years, “considering that it’s been in development for a long time now”. Are you looking forward to Doom 4?

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The classic first person shooter made its debut in 1993 and was brought to you by id Software, and now according to a report on IT ProPortal is available on Xbox Live again. The original classic has been made available on the platform by those responsible for Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Bethesda.

Users can get their hands on the game for their Xbox 360 console for 400 Microsoft points. The game was arguably the defining title of its genre that led to a variety of rip offs in the following years. This is not the first time Doom has been available on Xbox Live though, as back in 2006 it was put on the service by Activision.

But in 2009 id Software was the subject of a takeover by Zenimax who just happen to be the parent company of Bethesda. In 2010 the licensing deal with Activision had ran out so the game was removed from Xbox Live until now. The game could get itself a number of new fans this time round besides other gamers returning to enjoy it once more.

Where you a fan of Doom or is there another classic title you prefer?

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Now we like to give you all of the juicy details, but when we are trying to wrap up patch notes made up of 2000 words we are bound to have missed some of the changes which are important to you – so before we get started be sure to check out this link for all the information. id Software has gone into lots of details regarding VSync, the new texture cache and the anisotropic filter which we think 95% of our readers won’t really care about – instead we will tell you about the change and fixes which the update brings.

If you have been witnessing an AMD driver crash right after the game’s intro cinematic you should no-longer get this, in fact there seems to be a few AMD-related issues, so the devs have also disabled UBOs and swap-tear cannot be enabled (for AMD-based PCs only). If you want things to look better you will be glad to hear that lots of changes have been made under-the-hood to ensure that the game delivers the visual experience which your PC is capable of, one example of this is GPU transcode – which should give SLI cards better performance. Finally we can also confirm that the server now forwards text chats to all other clients.

There is a massive section of the patch notes which talks about “Known Graphical Issues”, all of which were found when using the AMD Catalyst 11.10 Version 2 Preview Driver and the GeForce R285 Driver – again id Software goes into huge detail about things the devs have spotted, so check out the link in this post’s second paragraph for everything you need to know.

What graphics-related issues are you encountering?

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Three of the game’s easter eggs give us some nostalgic reminders of games which id Software developed in the past, these are Wolfenstein 3D, Doom and Quake. If you search around the maps and unravel the easter eggs you get to step into rooms from these past games, but to make things easier we have come across some useful guide videos for you – Before we get started we must thank the GameFront YouTube channel, you can subscribe to this channel here.

You can see a guide which allows you to take a wonder into a small room from Wolfenstein 3D here. Below you can see a screenshot which shows this room, it looks just how it did in 1992! In this room you can pick up an item called the Wolf Goblet, we doubt that this will come in handy later on this game.

You can see similar guides for the Quake room here and the Doom room here, be sure to read the description underneath these videos as they consist of some vital instructions which will come in handy.

If you check our Rage’s Achievements and Trophies you will see one called Dev Graffiti, to unlock this you must locate the secret developer graffiti room, this video will show you how to get to it.

Have you spotted any other easter eggs in Rage, let us know in the comments section below. Perhaps there is an easter egg which you are struggling with, we are here to help….

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We have already looked at how the two versions compare with some HD screenshots, but you can never have enough of these, right? NowGamer has taken screenshots from the 720p retail code, and you will agree that these are some of the best shots yet. They have been converted from raw MBP files to the JPEG. There have been no alterations, well only to put PS3 or Xbox 360 in the corner so you can tell which is which.

Upon first inspection there is not much difference, but it is only when you begin to study them that you can see a few issue with the PlayStation 3 version. Edges are not as smooth; this is because the 360 is far better at anti-aliasing. Having said that, there are also problems with both consoles, and that is not their fault but that of RAGE itself.

See for yourself in a few of these screen shots below, and also many more by visiting NowGamer. Reviews have been a little mixed for this new title; we now wait to see what the gamer thinks, as it has all been about the critics. If you are considering buying the game, then you might be interested to know that there is a guide to go with it, although you will have to spend 20 bucks on it.

Compare screenshots for PS3 and Xbox 360 below

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RAGE Prima Official Game Guide was written by David Knight and will be like a bible for those who wish to fully immerse themselves in the game. This is not a stab in the dark guide, the author worked with id Software so that gamers are not walking around endlessly, clueless of what to do. With so much to do in the game it can all get overwhelming, which is why the developer felt that a guide was the way to go.

The book focuses on key elements of RAGE, such as a detailed walkthrough from the start, maps of the wasteland, learning friend from foe, vehicle and strategy stats, as well as customization tips for every weapon in the game. There are three modes for the game, single-player, two-person co-op and multiplayer, this guide has them all covered.

There are two types of gamers, those who just want to complete the missions as fast as possible, and those that want to explore a game in its entirety. Thankfully this book will help if you are the latter, as you will get to learn every last side quest, mini game etc. It does not matter how good you think you are in a game, if you ever hope to get your money’s worth from the game, then you really should invest in this guide, which can be purchased here.

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Joystiq gets right down to it when saying that RAGE is a little confusing, as it is not an RPG, even though Id says that it kind of is. We do like the story behind the game, where the main character falls unconscious when an asteroid hits, and wakes up 106 years later to a very different world. The scenes in which you have to walk around look huge and impressive, but it is not until you get close that things begin to go bad.

RAGE is more of a novelty, as things start of well, but it does not take long before it all gets a bit tiresome. Id could be in trouble here, it just doesn’t deliver, which is bad when there are a few big titles coming to market in the coming months.

You would have thought that IGN had been playing a completely different game, as they believe that it is “visually stunning.” They say that the new Tech 5 engine used has set new standards in the industry, as it is fast, smooth and has great animation. While Joystiq only gave RAGE 3 stars out of five, IGN has given the game a total of 8.5 out of 10. What could shock you the most is the fact that they have given the graphics a 10 out of 10.

GameSpot explains that RAGE has some compelling characters, along with a superb range of weapons. However, this is let down by a few issues, such as a weak story, and the fact that you have to manually save your progress. It’s for these reasons that they have only given RAGE an 8 out of 10. See how the Xbox 360 and PS 3 versions compare against each other.

Have you managed to play RAGE, if so what is your verdict?

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The jury is still out on the game, but we should know the verdict very soon, so for now we ask what your expectations are for the new game from iD Software. The game has been a long time in the making, a little like Diablo III in that respect, so has the wait been worth it? The game needs to deliver, as it is up against some tough releases.

The likes of N4G, CVG etc cannot wait to give you their full reviews, so we thought you might want to learn what we can expect from the game with a video that we have embedded for you below. The game was on show at Eurogamer, but sadly we never got a chance to play with it – damn those long queues. iD has taken a huge risk with Rage, as they have not only developed a new franchise, but also a new engine while they were at it – you have to love the risk.

We have heard from some readers that Rage lacks weapons, which means that the game could be boring due to limited firepower. The other burning question that needs answering in the soon to come reviews are the differences between the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions?

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According to this article it has been confirmed by id Software’s John Carmack that the game will not offer any form of partial install option, therefore you either play it straight from the disc, or install the game locally in full. Installing the game in full will utilize between 21 and 22GB of your 360′s free space. Below you can see the exact quotes which revealed this news.

“On the 360 we don’t have a partial install option; it’s all or nothing, which is kind of unfortunate,” and added “It means you have to install 21/22GB of stuff which takes a long time but if you’ve got it and you play it on the 360 that’s the way to go.”

As you will probably know this will be a long process, however if you choose to install the game you should experience better performance because a hard disk drive has much faster access times than a DVD, let’s just hope you don’t own the 4GB or 20GB models! Unlike L.A. Noire you will not be able to delete one disk at a time, this means that it may also cause headaches to those of you who have 60GB models if you have plenty of games / DLC already installed.

Previously John Carmack has revealed that an uncompressed software build of RAGE was a terabyte in size, the fact that compression methods have managed to shrink this down to 22GB is very impressive, we just wonder how expansive the game will be. We remember when Final Fantasy VII was spread across three discs for the original PlayStation, depending on how you played the game you could easily spend in excess of 100 hours playing it, even experienced RPG gamers would struggle to complete it in less than 50 hours. Could RAGE actually be a game which gets you thinking rather than run’n'gun?

We think that the fact that some of today’s top-end games require 20GB of hard drive space suggests that next-gen consoles will need to exceed what today’s current consoles offer in terms of local storage, 250GB will not be enough in our opinion, what do you think?

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As an added incentive, Bethesda has said that if you pre-order RAGE now, you will recieve a free upgrade to the Anarchy Edition which will come with a blood-filled vial of added extras including two new exclusive weapons which are the Double Barrel Shotgun and the Fist of RAGE. A replacement buggy called the Rat Rod Buggy, that replaces the standard one and the Crimson Elite Armor is also included which will give you extra defence.

Details about RAGE’s plot have been available for some time, but up until now Bethesda has only shown us partial gameplay footage. What ‘Uprising’ brings is a far more in depth view of some of the cinematic’s involved in this gruesome, mature, blood bathed shooter.

In case you forgot what the game centres around then we will give you a quick recap: -

RAGE centers around a character who awakens from an Ark, a pod intended to preserve human life in the event of the Apocalypse, to find the world turned into a ravaged wasteland. Desperate survivors cling together in broken down shanty towns, mutants are running amok, and a military presence known as The Authority is trying to dominate what remains with brute force. Our character has no memory of events before entering the Ark, and soon gets drawn into a battle being waged by resistance fighters against The Authority.

-via PlayStationLifestyle.net

Our overall consensus is that the game does look like a very good attempt at a futuristic shooter, although it suffers from not being entirely unique in its ideas. Fighting the ‘Authorities’ as the ‘Resistance’ sounds like they didn’t put much thought into the persona of the separate groups, but saying that, the story does look quite appetizing.

Check out the new ‘Uprising’ trailer below and let us know your thoughts on RAGE. Have you been persuaded yet?

RAGE will be available to buy from October 7 2011.

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