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...]
