A xeet from John Romero announces plans for a "proper big-box release" of Catacomb 3-D, the first-person shooter launched by id Software in 1991 (thanks Time Extension via Frans). This is a piece of gaming history, as it is considered the first modern FPS, and an enhanced version of its engine was used to create Wolfenstein 3D. The rerelease is an ambitious repackaging of a 33 year-old game, with three different versions priced at €69.95 (~$75.50 USD), €89.95 (~$97.00 USD), and €154.95 (~$167.25 USD) due to the inclusion of various physical items like a coffin USB drive, pins, and stickers. All boxes will be autographed, and the pricier versions lean into the retro theme by including floppy disks. On the other hand, for those who prefer to get their nostalgia on the cheap, the entire Catacombs trilogy is on sale on GOG.com, and the Catacomb 3D source code is freely available after being open-sourced a decade ago in case you want to compile your own copy. Here's a rundown on the contents:

THIS LEGENDARY GAME IS FINALLY AVAILABLE IN A HIGH QUALITY BIG BOX!

€69.95 Shallow Grave Edition: Coffin USB
€89.95 Tomb Stone Edition while supplies last 3.5" floppy disk + Coffin USB
€154.95 Ancient Vault Edition while supplies last 5.58" & 3.5" floppy disk + Coffin USB + Catacomb 3-D Shirt

• Custom Catacomb 3-D Autographed Big Box
• Catacomb 3-D cover poster (A3)
• Catacomb 3-D full-size cinch bag
• Sticker sheet with five stickers
• Catacomb 3-D Logo pin
• Catacomb 3-D Gremlinar pin
• Catacomb 3-D on signed 3.5" disk (Stone Tomb and Ancient Vault Editions only)
• Catacomb 3-D Tee (5.25" version only)
• Code for full digital version via email
• Catacomb 3-D Coffin USB
  • Catacomb 3-D Game
  • Making of Catacomb 3-D video
  • History of Catacomb 3-D by David L. Craddock
  • Readme.txt

3.5" and 5.25" editions limited to 1 each per order.