By: Ashton Newton Staff Writer
When gamers hear the name Bethesda, they may be too focused on some of their newer material like “Fallout” or “Skyrim” to remember the roots of the company, a huge part of the early gaming industry: “Doom.”
The original “Doom” was first released in 1993 and shocked the gaming industry with its graphic and bloody gameplay. Since its release, “Doom” has had numerous sequels, remasters, and a film. The newest “Doom” will be released this May.
“Doom” follows a Space Marine working for the Union Aerospace Corporation who fights hordes of demons and undead. The original “Doom” was one of the first ever first person shooters and paved the way for current first person shooter games.
The newest Doom was announced at E3 2015, executive producer Marty Stratton promised “badass demons, big effing guns, and moving really fast” as the game’s key principles.
“Doom 3” was released in 2004 and pushed the boundaries for violence in games, just as every installment of “Doom” had done in the past. The newest “Doom” is no different; the newly released campaign trailer shows off the game’s action with chainsaws, dismemberment, and buckets of blood. It’s safe to say that those with weak stomachs should stay far away.
From the trailer, the new “Doom” is looking to be one of the most violent games ever created. The studio is shying away from the horror aspects of “Doom 3,” and jumping right into the fast-paced, gory goodness of the original.
Doom will be released on May 13 for Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC, and is up for pre-order now.
