A number of Doom titles have recently been made available to the Nintendo Switch as well as the Xbox One and the PS4. The newly available Doom titles include Doom, Doom II and Doom 3. Adding the classic games to updated systems was initially announced at QuakeCon 2019. Doom and Doom II will both have a $5 price point.
The Doom series was originally released in 1993. The releases spanned a number of years with the latest release coming in 2004 with Doom 3. All three of the classic games weere created by id Software. The games were initially devloped across a number of different platforms, including early Sega consoles and the Game Boy Advance to more modern consoles like the Xbox 360.
Nostalgic Game Re-Releases
Old Doom Titles Will Come to the Consoles and the Switch
Trend Themes
1. Retro Gaming Re-releases - Gaming companies can re-release classic games on updated consoles to cater to the audience's desires for nostalgia.
2. Cross-platform Gaming - Developers can take advantage of cross-platform gaming to provide users with an enhanced and more integrated gaming experience.
3. Affordable Gaming Titles - Game developers can focus on releasing classic and affordable titles for users who want to relive their childhood gaming memories.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - Gaming companies can tap into the increasing popularity of retro games by re-releasing old classics on modern consoles.
2. Technology Industry - Similar to cloud gaming, cross-platform gaming can be disruptive to the technology industry by providing users with the ability to access a unified gaming experience across different platforms.
3. Entertainment Industry - Affordable and re-released classic game titles can disrupt the entertainment industry by catering to the growing demand for nostalgia-driven content.