Episode 373.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 54 - The History of Doom Part 2
Summary
In this episode, Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby continue their history of Doom, covering the "Thy Flesh Consumed" and "Master Levels" expansions. They discuss the game's role in the 1999 Columbine controversy, its 17-year ban in Germany, and the development of Doom 3, including the "Carmack's Reverse" shadow technology and the "Duct Tape Mod." The hosts also touch on the Doom 3 BFG Edition, the 2016 reboot, and the 2005 Dwayne Johnson film.
Topics discussed
Doom and Doom 2 expansion packs and Master Levels
The rise of graphics cards and Quake
Columbine shooting and Doom controversy
Night Trap game and its censorship hearings
Doom's ESRB rating and German ban
ESRB content descriptors and satanic themes
Adult Only ratings and Steam policies
Game bans in Germany and India (PUBG)
Development of Doom 3 and Macworld demo
Doom 3 leak, release dates, and ports
Doom 3 reception, graphics, and gameplay
Doom 3 BFG Edition and modern updates
Resurrection of Evil expansion details
Doom RPG spinoffs on mobile devices
id Software source code releases
Rage, Doom 4 rumors, and franchise reboot
Doom 2016 release and performance
The 2005 Doom movie and cast
Doom BFG Edition contents and pricing
Spider-Man games and comics discussion
Fire Emblem recommendation and gameplay
Outro and listener shoutouts
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