Summer release for Doom 3

Activision and id Software have announced that the PC version of Doom 3, which is also in development for the Xbox, will ship to stores this summer. No specific release date has been confirmed at this time. The announcement is sure to be welcomed by fans of the series who have been awaiting the third installment since it was announced back in 2001.

"Doom 3 is the most anticipated PC game of the year and fans around the world are eagerly awaiting its release," said Ron Doonink, CEO at Activision Publishing. "id is delivering the most compelling horror gaming experience to date, so get ready for Doom."

"This summer we're sending game fans on a first-class trip to Mars--with a layover in Hell," added Todd Hollenshead, CEO at id Software. "Doom 3 is coming to the PC and delivering the most atmospheric, terrifying and visually mind-blowing gaming experience ever conceived."

We'll bring you more information on Doom 3 as soon as it becomes available.