Posted by: Aaron Lockard on September 27, 2006 6:44:11 PM
Turn back the clocks and crank-up the action, id Software's DOOM is
available now for the Xbox 360 by
download from Microsoft's Xbox Live Arcade.
The game, which premiered
today at X06 in Barcelona, brings legendary DOOM mayhem to gamers, who
for the first time ever can relive the classic demon-blasting fragfest
in both single-player and 2-4-player co-operative and Deathmatch modes
over Xbox Live or splitscreen. DOOM for Xbox Live Arcade is available
in most worldwide markets for 800 points and is rated "M" for Mature by
the ESRB.
Originally created by id Software, and developed for
Xbox Live Arcade by Nerve Software, DOOM delivers all the original
nightmarish demons and hellish zombies in enhanced graphics supporting
High-Definition displays along with 5.1 Surround Sound. Gamers can also
unlock a full array of achievements and access leaderboards featuring
match-making capabilities for the ultimate Deathmatch competition.
"Haul
out the BFG and fire-up the chainsaw, DOOM delivers the heart-pounding
thrills of the original experience to a new generation," said Todd
Hollenshead, CEO, id Software. "Now with Xbox Live Arcade, gamers can
take the classic action online for over-the-top Deathmatch or team-up
in co-op play."
Originally released in 1993, DOOM introduced
millions to the terrifying and exhilarating excitement of first-person
action. As a lone marine stranded on Mars when a military experiment
literally goes to hell, gamers must face off against an army of demons
and un-dead marines using the BFG 9000 and an arsenal of classic
weapons in order to survive this deadly assault and save mankind from
certain extinction. DOOM for Xbox Live Arcade delivers all the
era-inspiring action of Ultimate DOOM including all four original
episodes in one complete Xbox Live experience.