For those of us having a hard time dealing with no new media of Doom 3, our community member Oddball saves the day with his Doom 3 screensaver. No new screenshots, but if you're looking to add even more Doom to your computer this is the hot item of the day.

The screensaver features a series of screenshots set to some eerie music to calm the aching soul waiting for Doom 3. You can grab it here.

JCal over at HomeLan has put together a top 10 list of things to do while you wait patiently for Doom 3. The number one thing on his list is to "Play the original Doom, rinse, repeat." I bet many of you guys will be under the category of, "Two words: Wear underwear."

With all the hubbub about the August 3rd release date, interestingly enough WalMart (and only WalMart it seems) has a book on their website set to release sometime in August 2004 called "The Making of Doom 3: The Official Guide". The book is by author Steven L. Kent who has also done such books as "The Ultimate History of Video Games" and as well as behind the scenes looks at Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within and Ages of Empires. The book is described as

"an unique title designed to appeal to Doom fanatics as it brings fans an in-depth, inside look at the creators, the art and music, the design, and the history of Doom."

Sounds like an excellent addition to any DOOM fans collection!

Thanks to deathster666 for the find!

Along with a new box image, GameStop.com has posted up that they have confirmed the release date of DOOM 3 to be August 3rd 2004. Other retailers across the country such as EB Games have also switched to that date as well. Keep an eye on other game retailers to see if they join in with that date, but then again, keep in mind that April 15th and June 15th came and went without a peep when the retailers had that pegged as a release date as well.

After a few months of hiding out in a local tavern, the Squish has been tracked down and brought back home surly and stinky as ever to answer more of your mind boggling questions. After reading some of these e-mails sent in to him, I don't blame him for taking off. But all is well and he's back and set to work and seeing as this is his 2nd year anniversary with us on Earth, what better way to celebrate than to have him answer more questions? You can check out the latest article right here.

Splash Damage, the creators of the DOOM 3 multiplayer maps, have sent out a distress call with the info that they are looking to hire some people for their upcoming project using the DOOM 3 engine. The team is looking to fill three positions, Texture Artist, Level Designer and Hi-Poly Modeler. Think you have what it takes? Hit their job page to get all the info you need on this great opportunity!

Thanks to Rockford for the heads up!

The Sgt. has returned with his trusty radio show and Episode 19 is ready for download. Catch up with Sgt. Crispy and all the news and events in the DOOM Universe along with the usual wacked out commmentary and music. New to DOOM Radio? Prepare for something different! Hit the DOOM Radio download page and grab the latest episode! As always you need a media player that can handle .ogg format such as winamp.

GameSpy and IGN have rolled out a new program known as HitPoints. This new online rewards program for IGN/GameSpy subscribers is the only program that rewards gamers like you with games that you love! When you subscribe to a Founders' Club or FilePlanet annual subscription, you automatically earn HitPoints. HitPoints can immediately be redeemed to download full PC games for FREE! Join now and start downloading games like Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Civilization III: Gold Edition, Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield, IL-2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles and more. Join today and start earning HitPoints!

Human Head Studios, Incorporated is looking for an animator to add to their collection of heads. This is a full time, on-site position with benefits for a project using the Doom3 Engine. In order to be considered for this job, they require that you be able to demonstrate the following:

• Thorough understanding of animation fundamentals including posing, timing, and character weight.
• Be able to rig character models for animation
• Working technical knowledge of Maya Animator.
• Willing to accept direction and work well under pressure.
• Self motivated and a desire to work with a team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Vision and passion for console and PC games.

Head on over to Human Head Studios HeadHunt page and scroll down to the Animator Job listing for full details on all requirements, portfolio submissions.

Todd Hollenshead revealed in an interview recently that Warner Brothers, who had the rights to the DOOM movie, was almost out of time on their option of 15 months and if they didn't use the license, then it would be shopped around to another production studio. It seems Warners Brothers has in fact passed on the option for the DOOM movie and it has now been picked up by Universal Pictures. Dark Horizons also says that producers Lorenzo Di Bonaventura and John Wells, and Enda McCallion have been attached to the project and that the script, originated by Dave Callaham, is adapted from the plotline of the third game, which as we know is a re-telling of the first.

Update: We received an e-mail from John [JCal] Callaham over at HomeLan Fed letting us know that they went to id themselves for confirmation of this story and here's what Todd Hollenshead had to say about the whole movie hubbub and what is actually happening:

"The movie rights have reverted to id, as Warner's option period expired. However, we remain a "free agent" at this time and multiple studios are interested in the project. The team of John Wells (ER, et. al.) and Lorenzo DiBonaventura (The Matrix, et. al.) that has been working on the project for over a year will remain affiliated with the DOOM movie. The studio question at this point primarily involves the financing."

For our last poll, we asked who you thought kicked more ass, Demons or Aliens. Sadly the Demons trounced the Aliens from one side of the ring to the other with 80% of the votes. Demons over Aliens? I dunno about that. I mean come on, Greedo! He was a kick ass alien but then again he did get punked pretty easily, so what do I know.

The new poll is up and we want to know with all the release date rumours and everyone and being able to "confirm" it because a store or magazine says so or because their friends mothers sisters best friends roomate works for Activision, Do you think that DOOM will see the light of day in June? Get voting and let us know know what you think!