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Doom: bigger, badder, gorier than ever before

Trailer shows the blood-soaked demon hoardes are back in all their glory

Pete Hines, vice president of marketing and public relations of Bethesda Softworks, speaks at Bethesda’s press conference ahead of E3. Photograph: Kevork Djansezian/Reuters

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Ciara O'Brien
Mon Jun 15 2015 - 22:00

Remember playing Doom back in the days when graphics were a little less realistic? Take a look at the updated version Bethesda unveiled ahead of E3.

It's already come in for a bit of criticism because of the sheer level of blood and guts that are on offer, but if you're a Doom player of old, this probably won't faze you. Still, things can get a little - a lot, actually - blood soaked, so if you're of delicate sensibilities, it's probably best to give this one a wide berth. Think exploding demons and the like.

The game is running on the id Tech 6 game engine.

There are a few new things to get to grips with too. Multiplayer is coming, but the current favourite around these parts is SnapMaps, which essentially allows you to edit and share levels.

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Doom is set for release early next year on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. Here's the 18-rated trailer to keep you going until then.

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