Universal Pictures has optioned Doom for producers Lorenzo di Bonaventura and John Wells, with Enda McCallion attached to make his directorial debut, reports Variety. The script, originated by Dave Callaham, is adapted from the plotline for the id Software and Activision video game "Doom 3," slated for release July 15. The story is set at a Mars space station, where an aerospace conglom is conducting secret experiments when something unleashes a demonic force that threatens to overtake the facility.

id Software's terrifying battle with the forces of Hell. A massive demonic invasion has overwhelmed the UAC's Mars Research Facility leaving only chaos and horror in its wake. As one of only a few survivors, players must struggle with shock, fear, and an all-out assault on their senses as they fight their way to Hell and back, in an epic clash against pure evil.

id Software's terrifying battle with the forces of Hell. A massive demonic invasion has overwhelmed the UAC's Mars Research Facility leaving only chaos and horror in its wake. As one of only a few survivors, players must struggle with shock, fear, and an all-out assault on their senses as they fight their way to Hell and back, in an epic clash against pure evil. Just to have a break from all of the game shipping announcements, here's "one" new Doom 3 screen...

NVIDIA is pleased to announce that id Software recommends the GeForce FX family of graphics processing units for DOOM 3. This week, many of our add-in card and system builder partners have begun to display a special sticker on their retail packaging and company Websites to promote this recommendation to consumers. This marks a great achievement for GeForce FX GPUs. Look for this sticker on video cards equipped with a GeForce FX GPU and witness the mind-blowing detail of the DOOM 3 experience - the way it's meant to be played. To have a look at the sticker, please visit our DOOM 3 page on NVIDIA nZone, located at http://www.nvidia.com/object/nzone_doom3_home.html.

id Software's terrifying battle with the forces of Hell. A massive demonic invasion has overwhelmed the UAC's Mars Research Facility leaving only chaos and horror in its wake. As one of only a few survivors, players must struggle with shock, fear, and an all-out assault on their senses as they fight their way to Hell and back, in an epic clash against pure evil. Currently being shown at QuakeCon, Activision has released 2 new screens... Check them out!

id Software and Activision, Inc. have confirmed that Vicarious Visions is developing DOOM 3 for Xbox, the console version of id Software's highly-anticipated blockbuster title headed to the Xbox. Built on id's revolutionary new 3D graphics engine, DOOM 3 draws players into the most terrifying and riveting 3D gaming experience ever created.

More news from QuakeCon and the shooter 'DOOM III'..

• DOOM III multiplayer preview on IGN
• DOOM III multiplayer preview on CVG
• DOOM III impressions on GameSpot
• DOOM III preview on Eurogamer
• DOOM III MP impressions on Homelan
• DOOM III screenshots on Worthplaying

id Software's terrifying battle with the forces of Hell. A massive demonic invasion has overwhelmed the UAC's Mars Research Facility leaving only chaos and horror in its wake. As one of only a few survivors, players must struggle with shock, fear, and an all-out assault on their senses as they fight their way to Hell and back, in an epic clash against pure evil. Currently being shown at QuakeCon, Activision has released 2 new multiplayer screens... Check them out!

Prepare for DOOM 3! id Software and Activision, Inc. are bringing DOOM 3 to QuakeCon 2003. The world’s most legendary multiplayer gaming event will host the first-ever opportunity for fans to play DOOM 3 multiplayer. In Dallas at the Adam’s Mark Hotel from Aug. 14 – 17, QuakeCon attendees will go toe-to-toe at the Activision/id Software booth in the ultimate sneak preview of the most anticipated game ever.

The NIN (Nine Inch Nails) Hotline let us know that Trent Reznor is no longer involved with ID software's Doom 3 project. The length of time needed to complete the gaming project has taken longer than expected. "Trent's music/sound will not be available for release in the retail game or in any further game demos".

Built on id's revolutionary new 3D graphics engine, DOOM 3 draws players into the most terrifying and riveting 3D gaming experience ever created. Read more to check out two new screens!

id Software and Activision, Inc. confirmed today that id Software's DOOM 3, the most anticipated game of the year, is headed to the Xbox video game system from Microsoft. Built on id's revolutionary new 3D graphics engine, DOOM 3 draws players into the most terrifying and riveting 3D gaming experience ever created. id Software and Activision will feature a new trailer of the PC version at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, beginning Wednesday, May 14, in Activision's booth #1224 in the South Hall.

Noticed on Homelan that there is an interesting Reuters article on Yahoo about how industry people expect Doom III and Half Life 2 to lift up the PC games sales records. Two of the most-anticipated video games of 2003 put those much-maligned life forms back in the cross hairs of PC gamers in a pair of sequel games -- "Doom III" and "Half-Life 2." Some see those games acting as a catalyst that could recharge the fortunes of computer gaming after an unprecedented sales slump last year. Check out the Yahoo story for more details ...

Christian Antkow, Level Desiger @ id Software updated his .plan file with following announcement today:

We're looking to contract a sound designer to work on weapon sounds, impact sounds, monster sounds, world ambience, machinery, etc for our upcoming game, DOOM 3. Basically, you will be responsible for creating a lot of sounds that will be used in the game.

Find out more below!

id Software and Activision, Inc. are placing the fate of humanity in the hands of gamers everywhere with the release of DOOM II for the Game Boy Advance. Players fight off hordes of nightmarish enemies through labyrinthine levels and experience the gripping action and 3-D thrills of the legendary PC sequel that has continued to amaze a generation of DOOM fans. DOOM II for the Game Boy Advance is currently available at retail outlets nationwide at a suggested retail price of $29.99 and is rated "T" (Teen -- blood, violence) by the ESRB.

I noticed that Blues digged up some news about the early build of DOOM III that was leaked last week.. id Software's John Carmack posted some comments on the Slashdot forum. Here is the clip:

No, this was not leaked on purpose.

Yes, we are upset about it, and it will have some impact on how we deal with some companies in the future, but nothing drastic is going to change in terms of what support is going to be available.

Making any judgements from a snapshot intended for a non-interactive demo is ill advised.

John Carmack

Warner Bros. Pictures is in final negotiations to pick up the feature film rights to id Software Inc.'s video game property "Doom" in a progress-to-production deal that will see the project go in front of the cameras in 15 months, or the rights revert back to the software company.

Doom Legacy team is proud to announce a new stable release of Doom Legacy. Legacy now runs under FreeBSD, OS/2 and MacOS X. Binaries are available today for GNU/Linux, Win32 and Dos. Find out more and download here!

John Carmack confirms that the graphically impressive first-person shooter will come out for the Xbox and will match the visual fidelity of the PC version. Get the full scoop at Gamespot! (thanks TTG)

Activision just released a few Star Trek Elite Force II screens and while they are at it also dropped us some Doom3 screens revealing a new enemy/creature, whatever you want to call it .. njoy!

Confirmation from Id that they are indeed doing a GBA version... The ultimate battle is in the palm of gamers' hands with the development of id Software's DOOM II for the Game Boy Advance. Published by Activision, Inc., the game is a joint development effort by id Software and Torus Games, and follows the epic saga of one marine against the demon hordes of hell with non-stop action, terrifying enemies, fluid graphics, and outstanding multiplayer carnage.

Built on id's revolutionary new 3D graphics engine, DOOM III draws players into the most frightening and gripping 3D gaming experience ever created. DOOM III is currently in development for the PC by id Software. Check out these 2 blistering new screens ...If you are wondering what the GameBoy Advance version looks like .. have a gander as well...

Today Activision was so kind and send us some Doom III E3 screens. "Built on id’s revolutionary new 3D graphics engine, DOOM III draws players into the most frightening and gripping 3D gaming experience ever created. DOOM III is currently in development for the PC by id Software". You might seen them or not.. Check them out below!

There is a new Doom III movie available for download from the E3 presentation in L.A. a few days ago. This new "46MB" DivX movie is 11 min long, showing of some of the gameplay in Doom III. Grab it from following mirrors: Gamesweb, Dailyrush, Fragland.

UPDATE: Todd Hollenshead just asked several sites thats hosting this new movie to remove it from their sites. The video was recorded with a handheld camera and the footage showed the complete 11 minute presentation in L.A.

We just received 4 screens from E3 and the first-person shooter sequel by id Software, Doom III.. Check them out below! "More to come"

UPDATE: A movie from DOOM III: The Legacy is now also availble to grab from Fileplanet "registration required" low-res 8MB Here and high-res 92MB Here! "Mirrors: 3D Gamers Giga Games."