• quakecon

    No Digital Distribution For Rage, Doom 4

    The only way to get your hands on id Software's Rage and Doom 4 will be through traditional means, according to a report from Maximum PC. The id co-founder said at today's QuakeCon keynote that it would shy away from digital distribution with its next two id Tech 5-powered titles. An odd move, considering EA is publishing Rage and has its own digital distribution method, not to mention the availability of id's catalog through its official web store and Steam.

    Maximum PC also reports that the Xbox 360 version of Rage may wind up shipping on up to three DVDs — or suffer some serious compression compared to the Blu-ray version — a move that could cost millions in per-disc royalty fees. And think of the paper sleeve costs!

    QuakeCon 08: No Digital Distribution for Rage or Doom 4; Rage will be on Multiple DVDs for Xbox 360 [Maximum PC]

    8:00 PM on Thu Jul 31 2008
    By Michael McWhertor
    6,284 views, 98 comments

    Latest by Maherr: Blue ray wins. more »

  • quakecon

    Doom 4 To Use 3X The Horsepower Of Rage, Run At 30 FPS

    John Carmack revealed at the opening day of QuakeCon today that "the next Doom", which we'll just call Doom 4 for now, will surpass the already announced Rage, running on id Tech 5, in visual quality.

    "The next DOOM game will look like it's built on another engine, as it uses three times the horsepower," Carmack said, according to a 1UP report.

    That visual fidelity will come at a price though, as Carmack says that Doom 4 will run at 30 frames per second, compared to Rage's 60 frames per second. The only other details provided by Carmack on Doom 4 was that the game would feature "guns, blood, demons, and gibs." Should've sent a poet...

    Quake Con Keynote — Live Blog [1UP]

    6:40 PM on Thu Jul 31 2008
    By Michael McWhertor
    7,721 views, 76 comments

  • clips

    Wolfenstein's QuakeCon Trailer Features Exploding Nazis (The Best Kind)

    Here's your second look at the new Wolfenstein in motion. The QuakeCon trailer is similar to its E3 predecessor, but features new, chilling, German accented voiceover work, more exploding bodies and even more terrifying Nazi experiments with bluish-green lighting. It's also about twice as long, making it twice as awesome.

    Wolfenstein QuakeCon Trailer HD [GameTrailers]

    5:40 PM on Thu Jul 31 2008
    By Michael McWhertor
    3,039 views, 56 comments

    Latest by freespeech1: that looks pretty sweet but why just call it wolfenstein??????????????????????????????? kotaku is gay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! more »

  • id software

    QuakeCon 2008 Details

    Going to QuakeCon 2008? The 13th annual event is being held at the Anatole Hotel in Dallas (my hometown!) from July 31st to August 3rd. Organizers are expecting 6,000 folks to be in attendance over the four day extravaganza. This year's QuakeCon will see the debut of QUAKE LIVE as well as an Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars console tourney, a QuakeCon first. Hit the jump for a full rundown and more details. More »

    1:00 AM on Thu Jul 10 2008
    By Brian Ashcraft
    3,087 views, 26 comments

    Latest by lostinseganet: Ahhh morning gamer sermons bow to teh jesuslands more »

  • quakecon

    QuakeCon: July 31 - August 3

    id are getting their con on once again this year. Expect LAN parties, expect demo booths (from 60 exhibitors), expect competitive gaming and expect large, balding men in tight-fitting, id-related black t-shirts. It'll be held between July 31 and August 3, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, Texas. Entry is, as always, free, but accomodation isn't, with a cot at the Anatole setting you back $137 a night. More details in the presser that dutifully follows. More »

    4:30 AM on Wed Apr 23 2008
    By Luke Plunkett
    1,039 views, 14 comments

    Latest by rainofwalrus: @DeBurgo: I was at the the first 4 Quakecons. It was once very mighty. Now it's just kinda "meh." I more »

  • quakecon07

    Announcement Round-Up

    Wow, that was a packed keynote!

    During today's QuakeCon keynote John Carmack unveiled a flurry of announcements including id Software's newest franchise, Rage, and confirmation of a Return to Castle Wolfenstein movie. They also told the crowd that the new Wolfenstein game is being developed by Raven Software for the PC, 360 and PS3. The mutiplayer portion of the game is being worked on by Threewave Software.

    Here's the breakdown:
    id Software's New Game Unveiled
    Quake Zero Announced
    Quake Arena Headed to XBLA
    Enemy Territory: Quake Wars Dated
    id Forges Deal with Valve
    Hollenshead Talks Wolfenstein Movie
    Orcs & Elves II Hits Mobile this Holiday

    9:20 PM on Fri Aug 3 2007
    By Brian Crecente
    548 views, 3 comments

  • left 4 dead

    Left 4 Dead Co-ops QuakeCon '07 Appearance

    Valve tipped us off today to let us know that Turtle Rock Studios' latest game Left 4 Dead will be on hand at QuakeCon 2007, scheduled to go down August 2nd through the 5th in Dallas, Texas. The co-op shooter will be playable by attendees with Turtle Rock staffers on hand to help ease you into the world of freeing hordes of zombies from their reanimated corpses courtesy of high-powered firearms. More »

    5:40 PM on Wed Jul 25 2007
    By Michael McWhertor
    1,920 views, 14 comments

    Latest by Wei: OMG I'm going to be so broke this winter... more »

  • blizzard

    Blizzard Annouces BlizzCon 2007

    Blizzard announced plans for BlizzCon 2007 Thursday, featuring everything from a silent auction to a character 'sound-alike' contest. All this and more for a mere $100USD per person, at the Anaheim Convention Center on August 3rd & 4th. More »

    2:00 PM on Fri Apr 13 2007
    By Maggie Greene
    1,564 views, 20 comments

  • quake

    QuakeCon 07 Announced

    Stop showering now, Quake and Doom fans. You have less than eight months to build up a respectable gamer odor before the next, newly announced QuakeCon. The yearly event is scheduled to take place August 2-5, 2007 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, Texas. More »

    9:20 PM on Mon Dec 18 2006
    By Michael McWhertor
    298 views, 5 comments

    Latest by -the_mole-: um, there was never much game-playing at the quakecons i have been to...just trading of email, adresses, etc. so we more »

  • id software

    Kevin Cloud Hates Warez

    id's Kevin Cloud hated the idea of doing Doom 3. Obviously, history's vindicated him on that one. So perhaps history will also vindicate his confusing thoughts on piracy. More »

    1:40 PM on Tue Aug 8 2006
    By brownlee
    957 views, 19 comments