Fresh off the heels of his QuakeCon 2013 keynote speeches, "John Carmack Oculus Rift" is now far more than a fun "whatcha think?" conversation, but a full-time job. Carmack has quit id Software and joined Oculus as Chief Technology Officer. Carmack, now a full-time employee at Oculus VR, will devote his time to working on the Oculus Rift out of Oculus' new office in Dallas. Carmack was one of the co-founders of id Software, which is now owned by Bethesda Softworks. The Oculus Rift is a virtual reality headset that … [Read more...]
PS4 vs Xbox One: “Essentially the Same,” Says Carmack
In the PS4 vs Xbox One debate, which has seemingly consumed the Internet since E3, industry veteran John Carmack says the arguments are pointless because the consoles "are essentially the same." Carmack made his argument-defusing comment during his keynote address at QuakeCon, which is going on now in Dallas. Carmack, technical director at id Software, has been revered for more than a decade for his insight into hardware specs and capabilities. Hearing his take on the great PS4 vs Xbox One battle is therefore quite … [Read more...]
DOOM 3 BFG Edition Release Date Unveiled
id Software and Bethesda today released some news that'll be a BFD to certain FPS fans: the release date for DOOM 3 BFG Edition. DOOM 3 BFD Edition includes DOOM 3, its expansion packs, and the original DOOM and DOOM 2 games. This entire package, called DOOM 3 BFG, is slated to release in North America on October 16 and in Europe on October 19. All told, DOOM 3 BFG Edition features re-mastered versions of both DOOM 3 and the Resurrection of Evil DLC, as well seven new levels of content called "The Lost Mission." … [Read more...]
DOOM 3 BFG Edition, Shipping this Fall, to be First DOOM Game on PS3
The DOOM series will finally appear on the PlayStation 3, Bethesda Softworks has announced, as "DOOM 3 BFG Edition" is currently in development and will ship this fall for the PS3, Xbox 360 and Windows PC. The game will include DOOM 3 and the Resurrection of Evil add-on pack, both of which have been completely re-mastered for this special release. The package also includes seven new levels entitled "The Lost Mission." Re-mastered for Xbox 360 and PS3, Doom 3 BFG Edition offers "greatly enhanced graphics," according … [Read more...]
New RAGE Gameplay Trailer: The Shrouded
There's a new RAGE gameplay trailer out today, "The Shrouded," that presents five minutes of in-game demolition and vehicle driving from id Software's upcoming Xbox 360 and PS3 first-person shooter. In this new RAGE gameplay video, the action takes viewers into the Shrouded clan's bunker as they tackle a mission to destroy the bomb caches within. Before getting to peek inside the bunker, you'll see about 30 seconds of in-vehicle combat in a bright outdoor canyon. Once inside the Shrouded clan's bunker, the RAGE … [Read more...]
Rage Pre-Order from Amazon = Free “Anarchy” Edition Upgrade
Bethesda today announced that gamers who pre-order RAGE from Amazon.com will get a free upgrade to the game's Anarchy Edition. The RAGE Anarchy Edition includes four exclusive in-game items: a Double-Barreled Shotgun, Crimson Elite Armor, Fists of RAGE and the Rat Rod Buggy. RAGE is the anticipated open-world shooter from id Software. Yes, an id game that doesn't involve incessant, dark corridors. That's a good thing. If you want to get the free upgrade to RAGE: Anarchy Edition, you can pre-order the PS3, Xbox 360 … [Read more...]
RAGE Comic Book Series in the Works by Dark Horse Comics and Bethesda
id Software's upcoming RAGE videogame is getting its own comic book series courtesy of Dark Horse Comics, Bethesda Softworks announced today. The first of the series' three comic books will be available June 22, with the story being written by Arvid Nelsion (creator of Rex Mundi) and the art penciled by Andrea Mutti (DMZ). The cover art is being created by Glenn Fabry, best known for his work on Hellblazer and Preacher. The RAGE comic books will be set prior to the events in the game, but Dark Horse promises to use … [Read more...]
