Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Wolfenstein 3D re-rated by ESRB, gets new page on XBLM [update: housekeeping]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/wolfenstein-3d-re-rated-by-esrb-gets-new-page-on-xblm/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/wolfenstein-3d-re-rated-by-esrb-gets-new-page-on-xblm/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/wolfenstein-3d-re-rated-by-esrb-gets-new-page-on-xblm/#commentsWolfenstein 3D rerated by ESRB, gets new page on XBLM There's something odd going on with Wolfenstein 3D on PSN and XBLM. First off, this week the ESRB re-rated the classic game on Xbox 360 and PS3, nearly four years after it arrived on the platforms digitally. Secondly, it's sprouted an additional page on XBLM.

Playing Spot the Difference between the two pages, the new one lists the publisher as Bethesda rather than Activision. Developer id Software was acquired by Bethesda's parent company Zenimax in June 2009, just a few weeks after Wolfenstein 3D came to XBLM and PSN. Also, the release date is now listed as May 31 of this year, which is a bit odd. The box art is slightly different too, and once more notes Bethesda's name instead of Activision's.

Overall, the whole thing's as curious as Adolf Hitler in a mech suit. The timing's certainly interesting given the recent reveal of Wolfenstein: The New Order. When approached on the matter, a company spokesperson told Joystiq, "No comment on that from Bethesda."

Update: Bethesda VP of PR and Marketing Pete Hines told Joystiq there's nothing to see here.

"No changes. Was originally published through Activision, so now that it's reverted back to us we have to jump through ESRB (ratings go to the publisher, they don't "follow" the game to a new publisher) and console hoops (game has to be "re-certed" by the new publisher)," Hines said.

JoystiqWolfenstein 3D re-rated by ESRB, gets new page on XBLM [update: housekeeping] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 May 2013 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activision-blizzardBethesda-SoftworksESRBid-Softwaremicrosoftplaystationps3PSNWolfenstein-3DXBLMxboxTue, 14 May 2013 06:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Bethesda opens a Play Test Lab at id Software in Dallas]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/03/bethesda-opens-a-play-test-lab-at-id-software-in-dallas/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/03/bethesda-opens-a-play-test-lab-at-id-software-in-dallas/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/03/bethesda-opens-a-play-test-lab-at-id-software-in-dallas/#commentsBethesda opens play test facility in Dallas, at id Bethesda has announced it has opened a Play Test Lab in Dallas, Texas, inside the offices of id Software. The lab will be used to test upcoming games with local Dallas players, and Bethesda promises some extra "games or swag" to anyone who comes in for testing.

You'll need to be 18 or over to apply, and Bethesda says it's looking for gamers of all types, both casual and hardcore. If you're around Dallas and want to put your name in the hat, you can sign up on the website right now.

JoystiqBethesda opens a Play Test Lab at id Software in Dallas originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 May 2013 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bethesdabethsoftdallasdallas-texasgamesid-softwaremicrosoftpcplaystationps3testerstestinguser-testingxboxFri, 03 May 2013 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Pre-registration for QuakeCon 2013 open now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/15/pre-registration-for-quakecon-2013-open-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/15/pre-registration-for-quakecon-2013-open-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/15/pre-registration-for-quakecon-2013-open-now/#comments Preregistration for QuakeCon 2013 open nowPre-registration for QuakeCon 2013 is now open and being offered alongside a few special packages. General admission is free, but extras are available at additional cost.

The Swag Pack, of which there are 250 available, costs $60. It includes three different shirts (including an officially branded QuakeCon tee), a QuakeCon-branded Logitech G400 Mouse, and a $10 voucher for use on Bethesda's site.

The Swag Pack is available in conjunction with a "Bring Your Own Computer" Select-a-Seat, which nets you a reserved spot in the special BYOC section for $90, with only 500 available. You can also get a BYOC seat along with just a "QuakeCon done Quick" pass, which will grant you express lane access to all of the show's panels and events. That package with a single shirt is available for $50, and 250 are available in total.

Finally, if it's just a BYOC reservation and shirt you want, you'll pay $30 for one of 1,250 packages available.

All package options and prices are listed in full over on the official website. QuakeCon 2013 will be held at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas, from August 1 until August 4.

JoystiqPre-registration for QuakeCon 2013 open now originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>admissionbethesda-softworksdallasdoomelder-scrollsfreeid-softwarepackagespcpreregistrationquakeconquakecon-2013Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: Doom 4 development still rocky, Rage 2 canned]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/03/report-doom-4-development-still-rocky-rage-2-canned/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/03/report-doom-4-development-still-rocky-rage-2-canned/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/03/report-doom-4-development-still-rocky-rage-2-canned/#comments Doom 4 is locked in development Hell - even for Doom, that's not a good thing. Since its announcement in 2007, developer id Software has completely rebooted Doom 4's development at least once and still doesn't have much to show as far as an actual game goes, Kotaku reports. The website provides the following breakdown from a series of anonymous people:

Doom 4 began as a Call of Duty-inspired shooter, with cinematic, scripted sequences, but after the lukewarm launch of Rage in 2011, id took another look at the project and started from scratch. Within that process, Rage 2 was canceled and id tried to merge the Rage and Doom teams, to focus solely on Doom 4.

By January 2012, id wanted Doom 4 to be as big as Skyrim, but the disparate teams had trouble finding a groove. Additionally, much of the project's "top talent" left id throughout 2012. This year, Zenimax, id's parent company, issued an ultimatum that could see id cleaned out to refocus on tech, two people tell Kotaku.

For now Doom 4 is still alive, though it may not be immortal. In October 2011 and February 2012, Doom 4 had two cancelation scares, each of which Bethesda refuted. The image above was part of a series that leaked in early 2012, though id Design Director Matt Hooper said it didn't represent actual Doom 4 direction. Last we heard - back in August 2012 - Doom 4 was attached to the Oculus Rift's VR push.

JoystiqReport: Doom 4 development still rocky, Rage 2 canned originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bethesdaBethesda-Softworksdoomdoom-4idid-SoftwarepcRAGErage-2zenimaxzenimax-mediaWed, 03 Apr 2013 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Bethesda launches online store featuring merch from Skyrim, Fallout and more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/14/bethesda-launches-online-store-featuring-merch-from-skyrim-fall/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/14/bethesda-launches-online-store-featuring-merch-from-skyrim-fall/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/14/bethesda-launches-online-store-featuring-merch-from-skyrim-fall/#comments Bethesda opens online store, sells perhaps our favorite mug everUntil now, there just hasn't been a suitable place to pick up a pair of snazzy Vault 101 sneakers or a tasteful lithograph of the Skyrim landscape. Bethesda has solved that problem with a brand new online store, hocking wares that run the gamut from t-shirts to that recently announced and expensive Dragonborn statue.

The store also hosts Elder Scrolls merch, Dishonored pendants, and a nearly convincing Vault-Tec work shirt - you know, in case you pick up that quest to infiltrate a robot manufacturing plant.

JoystiqBethesda launches online store featuring merch from Skyrim, Fallout and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bethesdadishonoreddoomelder-scrolls-5elder-scrolls-onlineid-softwaremicrosoftpcplaystationps3skyrimthe-elder-scrolls-v-skyrimwolfensteinxboxThu, 14 Mar 2013 04:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Rage: The Scorchers DLC out today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/18/psa-rage-the-scorchers-dlc-out-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/18/psa-rage-the-scorchers-dlc-out-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/18/psa-rage-the-scorchers-dlc-out-today/#comments PSA Rage The Scorchers DLC out today, here's some screenshots Rage's first bundle of DLC, "The Scorchers," is available now on PC and Xbox 360 for $4.99/400 MS Points, with the identically priced PS3 version dropping with this evening's PSN update. The package adds a new clan, new weapons, new areas to be angry in, a new "Ultra-Nightmare" difficulty level and the added ability to keep playing the game, even after the story has ended.

We're sure at least some of that stuff is represented in the new screenshots below, but we can't get past the weird gross fungus guy to check. Eugh.

Gallery: Rage - The Scorchers

JoystiqPSA: Rage: The Scorchers DLC out today originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bethesda-SoftworksDLCid-Softwaremicrosoftpcplaystationps3ragethe-scorchersxboxTue, 18 Dec 2012 19:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Rage, Sleeping Dogs DLC packs firing up on PSN Dec. 18 [Update: Rage DLC also on 360/PC, details confirmed]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/14/rage-sleeping-dogs-dlc-packs-firing-up-on-psn-dec-18/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/14/rage-sleeping-dogs-dlc-packs-firing-up-on-psn-dec-18/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/14/rage-sleeping-dogs-dlc-packs-firing-up-on-psn-dec-18/#comments Rage, Sleeping Dogs DLC packs firing up on PSN Dec 18Rage and Sleeping Dogs are getting new DLC expansions on PSN via next week's North American store update. As revealed by this week's PlayStation Blogcast, December 18 sees Rage receive the long-rumored "The Scorchers" content, while Sleeping Dogs receives its second gameplay-extending DLC with the "Zodiac Tournament Pack."

Rage publisher Bethesda and developer id haven't disclosed any details on The Scorchers, although uncovered trophies suggest it brings a new job path and "Ultra Nightmare Difficulty" to the shooter. As for Zodiac Tournament Pack, publisher Square Enix revealed it introduces a new island area to Sleeping Dogs, along with two unlockable outfits and some extra fighting moves to unleash.

The podcast also revealed Karateka makes the jump to PSN on December 18, along with PS3 digital downloads of Lego Lord of the Rings and Batman: Arkham Asylum.

We've reached out to publishers Square Enix and Bethesda for more information on the Sleeping Dogs and Rage DLC packs respectively.

Update: Bethesda has officially announced The Scorchers over on its official blog, confirming the addition of an "Ultra Nightmare" difficulty level, as well as six new areas, new mini-games and a new Nailgun weapon. The DLC pack will also arrive on Xbox 360 and PC this Tuesday.

JoystiqRage, Sleeping Dogs DLC packs firing up on PSN Dec. 18 [Update: Rage DLC also on 360/PC, details confirmed] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batman-arkham-asylumbethesdabethesda-softworksDLCid-softwarekaratekalego-lord-of-the-ringsplaystationps3PSNragerelease-datesleeping-dogssquare-enixsquare-enix-london-studiosunited-front-gamesFri, 14 Dec 2012 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rage is getting 'The Scorchers' DLC soon, new trophies suggest]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/30/rage-is-getting-the-scorchers-dlc-soon-new-trophies-suggest/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/30/rage-is-getting-the-scorchers-dlc-soon-new-trophies-suggest/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/30/rage-is-getting-the-scorchers-dlc-soon-new-trophies-suggest/#comments Rage is getting 'The Scorchers' DLC soon, new trophies suggest Rage is shortly receiving new DLC over a year after release, if a trophies listing is accurate. PS3Trophies.org reports ten new trophies are being added to id Software's shooter, five of them based around a new job path called 'The Scorchers.' Another trophy is for finishing the campaign on 'Ultra Nightmare difficulty,' suggesting the DLC includes a new difficulty level even tougher than plain ol' Nightmare setting.

The trophies are backed up by a PEGI listing from earlier this year for 'Rage: The Scorchers,' content rated for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. id Software founder John Carmack has also said mod tools which were supposed to ship with Rage were coming to the game "soon." It's just speculation, but if the DLC is accurate it may coincide with their release.

We've reached out to Bethesda for confirmation of the DLC.

JoystiqRage is getting 'The Scorchers' DLC soon, new trophies suggest originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bethesda-softworksid-softwaremacmicrosoftpcplaystationps3ragethe-scorcherstrophiesxboxFri, 30 Nov 2012 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Doom Classic Complete hits PSN today, includes Master Levels and Final Doom]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/20/doom-classic-complete-hits-psn-today-includes-master-levels-and/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/20/doom-classic-complete-hits-psn-today-includes-master-levels-and/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/20/doom-classic-complete-hits-psn-today-includes-master-levels-and/#comments Doom Classic Collection hits PSN today, trophies shed light on inclusionsA 'Doom Classic Complete' bundle shoots onto PSN today for PS3, and it includes Ultimate Doom, Doom 2: Hell on Earth, The Master Levels and No Rest for the Living expansions for Doom 2, and Final Doom. The price rockets in at $14.99.

The Master Levels and Final Doom weren't included in the recent release of Doom 3: BFG Edition. Master Levels contains 20 independently designed levels for Doom 2 (21 if you're counting the secret level). Final Doom offers two standalone Doom 2 mods, The Plutonia Experiment and TNT Evolution, and was officially distributed by Doom developer id Software back in 1996.

JoystiqDoom Classic Complete hits PSN today, includes Master Levels and Final Doom originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bethesdadoomdoom-2doom-3-bfg-editionfinal-doomid-softwareplaystationps3psnthe-master-levels-doom-2Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Doom 3 (:Normal Edition) available on Steam again]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/12/doom-3-normal-edition-available-on-steam-again/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/12/doom-3-normal-edition-available-on-steam-again/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/12/doom-3-normal-edition-available-on-steam-again/#comments Get your nostalgia to Mars in Doom 3 BFG EditionDoom 3 in non-BFG form has returned to Steam. RockPaperShotgun took note of the re-addition, which is the version you'll want if you're into mods for the shooter.

The original game was yanked from Steam last month for the sake of the recently released BFG Edition, but it's now possible to buy Doom 3 as a standalone bundle again for $13. Doom 3: BFG Edition, which includes Doom and Doom 2, is still available for $30. However, Doom and Doom 2 are only $5 apiece separately, so we have no idea how this math is working out for the BFG bundle.

Perhaps the premium is for The Lost Missions, or the ability to wield the flashlight and gun simultaneously? Anyway, wait a month and all of this will be $3 during some Steam holiday sale.

JoystiqDoom 3 (:Normal Edition) available on Steam again originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bethesda-SoftworksDoom-3doom-3-bfg-editionid-SoftwarepcMon, 12 Nov 2012 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Don't install Doom 3 on Xbox 360 if you want to play Doom 1 & 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/18/psa-dont-install-doom-3-on-xbox-360-if-you-want-to-play-doom-1/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/18/psa-dont-install-doom-3-on-xbox-360-if-you-want-to-play-doom-1/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/18/psa-dont-install-doom-3-on-xbox-360-if-you-want-to-play-doom-1/#comments PSA don't install Doom 3 on Xbox 360 if you want to play Doom 1 & 2A peculiarity in the Xbox version of the Doom 3 BFG Edition prevents access to Doom and Doom 2 when Doom 3 is installed on the hard drive. According to publisher Bethesda this is not a bug.

"Doom 1 and 2 are the same games that are currently available on Xbox Live. Installing Doom BFG files to the system's hard drive could cause a conflict with the existing XBLA game files," a Bethesda spokesperson told Joystiq. "Players should not see a performance advantage by installing Doom 3, so we recommend not installing the game to the Xbox HDD."

They added, "If people do install DOOM 3 BFG Edition to their hard drive, they should still be able to access both titles from the Xbox Live Dashboard under 'My Games'."

[Thanks, Justin]

JoystiqPSA: Don't install Doom 3 on Xbox 360 if you want to play Doom 1 & 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bethesda-Softworksdoomdoom-2doom-3-bfg-editionid-SoftwaremicrosoftxboxThu, 18 Oct 2012 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Doom 4 to be compatible with Oculus Rift VR headset]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/05/doom-4-to-be-compatible-with-oculus-rift-vr-headset/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/05/doom-4-to-be-compatible-with-oculus-rift-vr-headset/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/05/doom-4-to-be-compatible-with-oculus-rift-vr-headset/#comments Doom 4 will be compatible with Oculus VR headset techDoom 4 will be compatible with the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset (the one that was over-funded via Kickstarter in less than 24 hours last week), just like its baby brother, Doom 3 BFG Edition. id Software has been involved with Oculus Rift for some time, showing off Doom 3 BFG running on Rift at this year's E3 and including a copy of the game with every Rift dev kit.

"I'm excited for once Doom 3 ships, and gets out there, I'll put all this stuff into the Doom 4 platform, which will be nice to take our current top-of-the-line stuff and have that in virtual reality," id's John Carmack told Polygon at QuakeCon. "I'm looking forward to doing that."

The Oculus Rift Kickstarter has so far raised more than $1.26 million of its desired $250,000, with 26 days to go.

JoystiqDoom 4 to be compatible with Oculus Rift VR headset originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 05 Aug 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>doom-3-bfg-editiondoom-4id-SoftwareJohn-Carmackkickstartermicrosoftoculus-riftpcplaystationps3Virtual-RealityvrxboxSun, 05 Aug 2012 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Stripped down version of Rage used to bring classic Doom games to PS3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/04/stripped-down-version-of-rage-used-to-bring-classic-doom-games-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/04/stripped-down-version-of-rage-used-to-bring-classic-doom-games-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/04/stripped-down-version-of-rage-used-to-bring-classic-doom-games-t/#comments The PlayStation 3 runs Doom, thanks to technology developed 18 years after the game's debut on PC. A stripped down version of id Tech 5 was used to port both Doom and Doom 2 to Sony's current-gen console for the upcoming Doom 3 BFG Edition.

Speaking with Joystiq contributor Britton Peele at QuakeCon 2012, id Software Creative Director Tim Willits said the "easiest way" to get network support working on PlayStation 3 was to start with Rage, the 2011 shooter in which id Tech 5 debuted.

"We never released Doom 1 and Doom 2 on the PlayStation Network," Willits said. "So we're like, 'OK, what's the easiest way to do this?' And what the guys did instead of rewriting all the network support, [support for] friends, and all that kind of stuff, is they took Rage, took out all the 'Rage' bits and put Doom 1 and 2 on top of it." Despite the update in background tech, the classic games look identical to their original '90s counterparts.

Willits added that when PS3 players launch the classics this October, they will actually be "launching most of id Tech 5," with a "game loop that runs Doom 1 and Doom 2." Isn't technology grand?

JoystiqStripped down version of Rage used to bring classic Doom games to PS3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 04 Aug 2012 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>doom-3-bfg-editionid-Softwaremicrosoftpcplaystationps3xboxSat, 04 Aug 2012 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Steam featuring QuakeCon-inspired bundle, Rage $10 today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/03/steam-featuring-quakecon-inspired-bundle-rage-10-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/03/steam-featuring-quakecon-inspired-bundle-rage-10-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/03/steam-featuring-quakecon-inspired-bundle-rage-10-today/#comments To celebrate the festivities of QuakeCon 2012, Valve is slashing prices on select games from id's stable until August 6. Today's deal is Rage at 50% off - down to $9.99.

Aside from the daily deals, Steam is also selling a special $100 QuakeCon bundle that includes pretty much everything in Bethesda and id Software's current library. Pre-purchasing Dishonored on Steam will net users an additional discount on the bundle, which features over thirty games, DLC for included titles, and a few special QuakeCon-inspired Team Fortress 2 items.

JoystiqSteam featuring QuakeCon-inspired bundle, Rage $10 today originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Aug 2012 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bethesdaBethesda-Softworksid-Softwarepcquakeconquakecon-2012ragesteamvalveFri, 03 Aug 2012 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[The Lost Mission of Doom 3 BFG Edition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/02/the-lost-mission-of-doom-3-bfg-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/02/the-lost-mission-of-doom-3-bfg-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/02/the-lost-mission-of-doom-3-bfg-edition/#comments
The Lost Mission of Doom 3 BFG Edition
QuakeCon kicked off today with a batch of screens and a new video for Doom 3 BFG Edition, showing off The Lost Mission, a pack of new content exclusive to BFG's remastered homicidal action. As you can see in the above video and screens below, the new Doom 3 can be just as jump-worthy as the original, but supposedly with more Bs, Fs and Gs (Blood, Flaying and... Geese?).

Doom 3 BFG Edition is scheduled to drop on October 16 in North America, for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

Gallery: Doom 3 BFG Edition (QuakeCon 2012)

JoystiqThe Lost Mission of Doom 3 BFG Edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 02 Aug 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bethesda-Softworksdoom-3-bfg-editionid-Softwaremicrosoftpcplaystationps3quakecon-2012xboxThu, 02 Aug 2012 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[id Software hiring for next-generation console game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/25/id-software-hiring-for-next-generation-console-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/25/id-software-hiring-for-next-generation-console-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/25/id-software-hiring-for-next-generation-console-game/#comments id Software is preparing to create something on next generation consoles - something with a user interface, which narrows it down to any software of any kind. Luckily, the UI Programmer job listing that reveals this information also states id is specifically working on "an unannounced game on future-generation consoles."

As superannuation (who spotted the listing) points out, the listing calls for "Familiarity with id Software games, characters, brands and universes," which suggests the new game may be part of one of id's existing franchises: Wolfenstein, Doom, Quake, Rage, or ... Commander Keen. Probably not that one.

Joystiqid Software hiring for next-generation console game originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>id-Softwarejob-listingnext-generationWed, 25 Jul 2012 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[QuakeCon 2012 schedule has panels full of Valve, Bethesda, id]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/24/quakecon-2012-schedule-has-panels-full-of-valve-bethesda-id/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/24/quakecon-2012-schedule-has-panels-full-of-valve-bethesda-id/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/24/quakecon-2012-schedule-has-panels-full-of-valve-bethesda-id/#comments QuakeCon 2012 schedule releasedQuakeCon 2012 begins Thursday, August 2, with a keynote address from id Software co-founder John Carmack - and then the con gets real. Literally, it will be a real convention with a few interesting panels and people, as announced in the final lineup today.

Friday begins with "The Making of Games," featuring Bethesda's Todd Howard and Insomniac's Ted Price. Then comes "Capture the Fan: Making Multiplayer Games That Last" with Chet Faliszek from Valve, Marty Stratton from id Software and Max Hoberman with Certain Affinity. "Looking Back at Looking Glass," and "Talking Shop: Skyrim, Modding and Steam" have Valve and Bethesda representatives, and "Virtual Insanity" closes out the night with Carmack.

Saturday has "GameTrailers' Bonus Round" with Michael Pachter and others; "Celebrating id Modding" with Blendo Games, id Software and Double Fine; and the Idle Thumbs Podcast with Double Fine, Telltale Games, Bethesda and The Fullbright Company.

Doors are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Check out the full schedule below.

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JoystiqQuakeCon 2012 schedule has panels full of Valve, Bethesda, id originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bethesda-Softworkscertain-affinitydouble-fineid-Softwarepcquakeconquakecon-2012TellTale-GamesThe-Fullbright-CompanyvalveTue, 24 Jul 2012 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[QuakeCon 2012 to have playable Dishonored, Doom 3 BFG Edition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/18/quakecon-2012-to-have-playable-dishonored-doom-3-bfg-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/18/quakecon-2012-to-have-playable-dishonored-doom-3-bfg-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/18/quakecon-2012-to-have-playable-dishonored-doom-3-bfg-edition/#comments QuakeCon detailedQuakeCon 2012 kicks off August 2 in Dallas, Texas, and details about its sweet gaming offerings are coming in. First, the Quake Live tournament will see professional and amateur players compete for a share of $30,000 in the Duel Invitational Masters Championship, Capture the Flag Open, Duel Open and Free For All, the last of which will be available to attendees at the Quake Live Free Play booth.

Registration for the Quake Live tournament is open now through July 31 on the Quakecon site.

The annual keynote address will be handled by id Software co-founder John Carmack. The full panel lineup is set to be announced in a few days, but it will include "Marty Stratton from id Software; Ted Price, President and CEO of Insomniac Games; Chet Faliszek and Tom Leonard from Valve Software; and Geoff Keighley, host of Spike's GameTrailers."

Minecraft EDU and PVP will also have a presence at QuakeCon. At Bethesda's own booth, QuakeCon attendees can get their hands on both Dishonored and Doom 3 BFG Edition.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bethesda-Softworksdishonoreddoom-3-bfg-editionid-Softwarepcquakeconquakecon-2012Wed, 18 Jul 2012 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA['Rage: The Scorchers' pops up on PEGI, smells like DLC to us]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/19/rage-the-scorchers-pops-up-on-pegi-smells-like-dlc-to-us/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/19/rage-the-scorchers-pops-up-on-pegi-smells-like-dlc-to-us/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/19/rage-the-scorchers-pops-up-on-pegi-smells-like-dlc-to-us/#comments 'Rage The Scorchers' pops up on PEGI, smells like DLC to usWhen Rage launched last holiday, it made reference to a faction that didn't make it into the final game: The Scorchers. It appears that The Scorchers are back, as a listing on Europe's PEGI game rating website outs something named "Rage: The Scorchers" for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.

Siliconera spotted the listing and dated it to less than a week ago. For its part, Bethesda hasn't offered a comment, though we've reached out for more info. Thus far, Rage has zero DLC beyond a day-one "Anarchy Edition" bonus. Ahead of the game's launch last year, id Software's Tim Willits told GamesIndustry.biz, "Our immediate plans, of course, are some DLC for Rage," so it stands to reason that DLC of some form for the game is still planned.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bethesda-game-studiosbethesda-softworksbethesda-studiosdlcdownloadable-contentexpansionexpansion-packid-softwaremicrosoftpcplaystationps3ragerage-the-scorchersthe-scorchersxboxTue, 19 Jun 2012 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Doom 3 'BFG Edition' bringing Hellspawn to retail on Oct. 16 in NA, Oct. 19 in EU]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/19/doom-3-bfg-edition-bringing-hellspawn-to-retail-on-oct-16-in/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/19/doom-3-bfg-edition-bringing-hellspawn-to-retail-on-oct-16-in/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/19/doom-3-bfg-edition-bringing-hellspawn-to-retail-on-oct-16-in/#comments Doom 3 'BFG Edition' bringing Hellspawn to retail on Oct 16 in NA, Oct 19 in EUSmack in the middle of the busiest game release season of the year, Bethesda is re-launching Doom 3. The publisher announced this morning that Doom 3 "BFG Edition" - which includes "re-mastered versions" of Doom 3 and its "Resurrection of Evil" DLC, as well as the new content dubbed "The Lost Mission" - arrives on October 16 in North America and October 19 in Europe.

Should all that Doom 3 content not be enough, both Doom 1 and 2 are included in the repackaging, and the whole schebang runs $39.99 on 360/PS3, while it's $10 cheaper on PC. Of course, if you wanna play it in virtual reality, Lawnmower Man-style, that's gonna require a heck of a lot more money. And being friends with John Carmack would also help.

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Are you experiencing a dearth of Doom? id Software is worried about just that possibility, as evidenced by today's announcement of Doom 3 "BFG Edition." Doom 3 is getting remastered and repackaged, with the "Resurrection of Evil" expansion and seven brand new levels, which id are wrapping up as "The Lost Mission."

Beyond remastering graphics, id's also adding Achievements, Trophies, and 3D. In the gameplay department, a "new check point save system" is being added, and the ever-frustrating flashlight issue is being resolved with "the new armor-mounted flashlight." If that weren't enough, the BFG Edition includes both Doom 1 and 2, so you can truly vanquish every single last demon in all of the space hells, all in one package. Finally!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bethesda-game-studiosbethesda-softworksbfg-editionDoom-3doom-3-bfg-editionid-softwaremicrosoftpcplaystationps3xboxzenimax-mediaWed, 30 May 2012 10:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Wolfenstein 3D celebrating its 20-year history by going free on browsers, iOS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/09/wolfenstein-3d-celebrating-its-20-year-history-by-going-free-on/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/09/wolfenstein-3d-celebrating-its-20-year-history-by-going-free-on/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/09/wolfenstein-3d-celebrating-its-20-year-history-by-going-free-on/#comments ImageYesterday, Wolfenstein 3D was a measly 19 years and 364 days old. Puh-shaw, we say. Today, however, the game is a full 20 years old, and id Software is throwing the classic FPS a celebration. Rather than sending all the game's fans party hats and individual slices of cake, though, id's ported Wolf 3D to web browsers, making it totally free!

But perhaps you're not around a computer at the moment, and you'd prefer to play on the go? id's got that covered too, making the iOS port of Wolfenstein 3D free for today only (the iTunes page still reflects a $1.99 price as of this writing, but Bethesda says it'll flip to free "later today").

Or maybe you've already played Wolf 3D more than you'll ever need to? Creator John Carmack recorded a director commentary aimed at superfans of the series, which we've embedded just below the break. Let us know if he talks about rockets at all!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bethesdabethesda-softworksfreeidid-softwareiosipadiphonejohn-carmackmacmobilepcWolfenstein-3DWed, 09 May 2012 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Free premium week on Quake Live, new content]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/01/free-premium-week-on-quake-live-new-content/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/01/free-premium-week-on-quake-live-new-content/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/01/free-premium-week-on-quake-live-new-content/#comments ImageQuake Live is receiving a hefty load of new premium content and, to celebrate, it's all free for a week. The classic shooter gains five new game modes, including one-flag CTF, Domination (territory control), Red Rover (zombies) and more. The update also packs in four maps, two from Quake Arena Arcade and two inspired by the popular Campgrounds map.

The content will be free to all Quake Live users through this Sunday, May 6. The $1.99 per month premium wall goes back up after that, so get it while the gettin's good. Head over to the Bethesda Blog for details on all the new maps and modes.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bethesdafree-to-playid-softwaremacpcquake-liveTue, 01 May 2012 12:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Quake 4 is up for download on Macs]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/19/quake-4-is-up-for-download-on-macs/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/19/quake-4-is-up-for-download-on-macs/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/19/quake-4-is-up-for-download-on-macs/#comments ImageQuake 4 has been around the console block for almost a decade, and no, that's not an insult. For the first time since its initial launch in 2005, Quake 4 is available to download through the Mac App Store, GameAgent and other distribution hubs for $19.99.

Quake 4 offers cross-platform PC-Mac play, so even if you're late to the party and on a Mac (two handicaps, we like to call it) you'll be able to strap in and take out some Strogg.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bethesda-Softworksdigital-downloadid-Softwaremacmicrosoftpcquake-4xboxThu, 19 Apr 2012 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Quake 4 relaunches on June 19 for $20]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/11/quake-4-relaunches-june-19-for-20/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/11/quake-4-relaunches-june-19-for-20/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/11/quake-4-relaunches-june-19-for-20/#comments ImageThe Xbox 360 is getting up there. Maybe you missed out on the Raven Software-deveolped Quake 4 during its initial launch, way back when in 2005? Bethesda is giving everyone a second chance to take on the Strogg this summer.

The Bethesda Blog has announced that the Xbox 360 version of Quake 4 is being re-released at a new $19.99 price point on June 19. Currently, the only ways to pick up a copy of Quake 4 are through Steam (on Windows PC) and at the bottom of your local game retailer's bargain bin.

Or maybe your cousin Carl? He told us he liked Quake once. Borrow his copy!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionbethesdaidid-softwaremicrosoftquake+4quake-4quake4ravenraven-softwarexboxWed, 11 Apr 2012 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Id responds to alleged DOOM 4 image leak]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/02/id-responds-to-alleged-doom-4-image-leak/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/02/id-responds-to-alleged-doom-4-image-leak/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/02/id-responds-to-alleged-doom-4-image-leak/#comments Rumors began swirling earlier this week that Doom 4 had been canceled. Accompanying said rumors was a batch of supposed screenshots or artwork, one of which you can see above. In addition to refuting the cancellation rumors, id has now responded to the images as well.

While not directly denying their relationship to Doom 4, id's Matt Hooper, design director of Rage, tweeted that the images "have nothing to do with what you're gonna see in Doom 4." Hooper added, "When we officially show things you'll see awesome." Responding to another tweet, Hooper noted that when the official reveal is made, "fans will be happy." For what it's worth, the leaked images show what appears to be a ravaged planet Earth, perhaps giving a nod to Doom 2: Hell on Earth.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>doom-4idid-softwaremicrosoftpcplaystationps3xboxzenimax-mediaFri, 02 Mar 2012 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sit down, relax and release some Rage tonight for $15 on Steam]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/sit-down-relax-and-release-some-rage-tonight-for-15-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/sit-down-relax-and-release-some-rage-tonight-for-15-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/sit-down-relax-and-release-some-rage-tonight-for-15-on-steam/#comments It's the end of the day, you've set aside work for the night and just enjoyed a delicious dinner of something breaded, fried and dipped in a seasoned dairy product, and now you need something to do -- something that doesn't require too much movement. Steam has predicted your desires with today's Daily Deal, Rage at 50 percent off, for $15.

If you don't already own it and want to give id Software's shooter a try, now might be a good time to pick up Rage. It's not called the Daily Deal for nothing.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bethesda-Softworksdaily-dealid-SoftwarepcrageSTEAMThu, 09 Feb 2012 21:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Rage: Campaign Edition available on Mac for your pleasure, anger]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/02/rage-campaign-edition-available-on-mac-for-your-pleasure-anger/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/02/rage-campaign-edition-available-on-mac-for-your-pleasure-anger/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/02/rage-campaign-edition-available-on-mac-for-your-pleasure-anger/#comments Rage has officially launched on Mac with the Campaign Edition, which includes the complete single-player campaign, the Wasteland sewer missions and Anarchy Edition content for $40. Rage: Campaign Edition is available through the Mac App Store, publisher Aspyr's Game Agent, and other Mac retailers (excluding Steam, it seems).

Obviously Rage: Campaign Edition doesn't include multiplayer, but we assume that's why it's not called Rage.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aspyrbethesdaBethesda-Softworkscampaignidid-SoftwaremacrageRage-Campaign-EditionThu, 02 Feb 2012 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Rage HD adds melee combat, in-app purchases in 2.0 update]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/27/rage-hd-adds-melee-combat-in-app-purchases-in-2-0-update/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/27/rage-hd-adds-melee-combat-in-app-purchases-in-2-0-update/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/27/rage-hd-adds-melee-combat-in-app-purchases-in-2-0-update/#comments Shooting mutants? Psh, where's the challenge in that? Any Mutant Bash TV participant worth his weight in shotgun shells will tell you the true mark of great contestants is their ability to entertain the audience. Nothing makes for good programming like slicing and dicing some mutants!

Melee combat is just one of Rage HD's newest features in update 2.0. There are also two new episodes, Kraken and Aqueduct -- which players can purchase together for $.99 from the in-app store -- to play through and full iOS 5 support. And, for the best viewing experience, the app also supports HDMI out, in case you want to host your own Mutant Bash TV murder party.

Just, uh, don't tell people it's a murder party. They might get the wrong idea.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>idid-softwareiosipadiphonemobileragerage-hdupdateFri, 27 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Quakecon 2012 shakes up Dallas August 2-5]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/quakecon-2012-shakes-up-dallas-august-2-5/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/quakecon-2012-shakes-up-dallas-august-2-5/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/quakecon-2012-shakes-up-dallas-august-2-5/#commentsGrab your LEDs, fans, and whatever else you need to get your gaming rig ready to show off -- you only have until August 2! That's when QuakeCon will once again take over the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, with North America's largest LAN party. This year, expect it to be North America's densest concentration of irritating Skyrim jokes as well.

Those of us not taking part will be able to look forward to keynotes and other presentations, along with news and media relating to whatever is happening at iD Software -- which means Doom 4, as far as we know.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bethesdaid-softwarepcquakeconquakecon-2012Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Doom stalking XBLA's corridors once again]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/18/doom-stalking-xblas-corridors-once-again/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/18/doom-stalking-xblas-corridors-once-again/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/18/doom-stalking-xblas-corridors-once-again/#comments Remember when Doom was pulled off of Xbox Live Arcade over a year ago because of "expiring rights" (i.e. Zenimax acquired Id Software)? Do you also remember that Zenimax stated that the game would be back up "soon," courtesy of Bethesda? Well then, good news because "soon" is apparently today! Bethesda has sent out a note announcing that the original Doom has returned XBLA.

The granddaddy of modern shooters will set you back $5 and features both co-op and versus multiplayer via Xbox Live.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bethesdaDoomid-Softwaremicrosoftxblaxboxxbox-liveWed, 18 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Bethesda confirms layoffs at id Software: 'Work on future id titles continues unabated']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/10/bethesda-confirms-layoffs-at-id-software-work-on-future-id-tit/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/10/bethesda-confirms-layoffs-at-id-software-work-on-future-id-tit/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/10/bethesda-confirms-layoffs-at-id-software-work-on-future-id-tit/#comments id Software's parent company, Bethesda Softworks, confirmed with Joystiq this afternoon that an unknown quantity of employees at the Rage development studio have been let go. "As part of its standard business practice, id regularly evaluates staffing to ensure it has a workforce that meets the needs of the studio. As part of that process, some id employees were recently let go," the statement reads.

Despite the layoffs, the publisher additionally noted that it is "still recruiting and hiring qualified developers" for id Software, and that "development work on future id titles continues unabated." id Software is currently working on Doom 4, the next entry in a long-running franchise for the studio, as it has been for the past four-ish years.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bethesdabethesda-softworksid-softwarelayoffsrageTue, 10 Jan 2012 15:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Doom 3 source code 'packaged and tested,' waiting on legal OK]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/01/doom-3-source-code-packaged-and-tested-waiting-on-legal-ok/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/01/doom-3-source-code-packaged-and-tested-waiting-on-legal-ok/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/01/doom-3-source-code-packaged-and-tested-waiting-on-legal-ok/#comments

If you've been waiting for id Software to open source its retroactively titled id Tech 4 technology, first used in 2004's Doom 3, your seven-year test of patience is nearly over. John Carmack used yesterday's Halloween opportunity to burst out of a monster closet (on Twitter) declaring, "doom 3 source is packaged and tested, we are waiting on final lawyer clearance for release."

And while seven years seems like just enough time to ensure the absence of commercial viability for the tech, remember Prey 2 will be using a modified version, which producer Matt Bisenius called "capable." We're also going to take this opportunity to prematurely mark 2018 down in our calendars, for the Rage / id Tech 5 source code release.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bethesda-softworksDoom-3id-softwarejohn-carmackopen-sourcepcTue, 01 Nov 2011 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Bethesda shoots down Doom 4 postponement rumors]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/21/bethesda-shoots-down-doom-4-postponement-rumors/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/21/bethesda-shoots-down-doom-4-postponement-rumors/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/21/bethesda-shoots-down-doom-4-postponement-rumors/#comments In a refreshing act of commenting on rumors and speculation, Bethesda has shot down the assertion that id Software's work on Doom 4 had been "indefinitely postponed." Kotaku relayed the story from a source "claiming" to be close to the publisher, and suggesting that Doom 4 development had been jettisoned in response to Rage's rough landing.

Pete Hines, VP of PR and Marketing at Bethesda Softworks, tweeted: "Re: DOOM 4 rumor, games are done when they are done and no title under development at id has been postponed --indefinitely or otherwise." In response to another journalist, Hines described the rumor as "complete bollocks." Hey, PR folks? More of this, please.

Though it may not be officially postponed -- strangled in its bed because a sibling brought home a mixed report card -- Doom 4 (working title) isn't likely to arrive any time soon. This is id Software, and the game was only announced in 2008, roughly a year after we first heard about Rage.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bethesdadoom-4id-softwarepcpete-hinesrageFri, 21 Oct 2011 10:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Liked Rage's Wolfenstein room? How about Doom and Quake?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/05/liked-rages-wolfenstein-room-theres-totally-doom-quake-ones/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/05/liked-rages-wolfenstein-room-theres-totally-doom-quake-ones/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/05/liked-rages-wolfenstein-room-theres-totally-doom-quake-ones/#comments
Yesterday, Rage's secret Wolfenstein room made its way around the internets, an easter egg homage to id Software's golden years. Everyone asked, "Where's the DOOM and Quake rooms?" Well, here you go ...

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For us, Rage was "a scaffolding for a game of bolder ideas, ideas which, for whatever reason, aren't realized." The general feeling from other reviews is that it's a well-made effort from veteran studio id Software, though gameplay isn't anything better than what's out there now. The game is floating a metacritic score in the low 80s, with review scores scattered like buckshot.
  • IGN (85/100): "Rage starts to drag toward the second half after most of the mechanics and upgrades are introduced because the fictional world isn't very interesting. Despite the lack of genuinely exciting context, all the content packed into Rage is still a blast to play, including the surprisingly entertaining car combat mode and co-operative challenges. "
  • Giant Bomb (80/100): "Even if Rage were the worst game to come out in a long while, it would still arguably be the best-looking one. The sheer complexity of texture and detail packed into every one of the game's environments is nothing short of staggering, especially in the two town hubs that you'll return to again and again between missions."
  • 1UP (B): "Rage fits that mold snugly, but it's nothing revolutionary. It comes from a different kind of Id, one that would rather play with existing conventions than reinvent them. Conversely, it's the same Id that puts look and feel on the same high pillar, and it's impossible to call Rage badly-composed. I just don't think it's going to be remembered as anything but a sleeper hit of the fall of 2011. "
  • Edge (70/100): "In its later stages, Rage becomes a slog. Enemies get tougher, and the repeated pattern of rooms filling with monsters - which must be killed before, say, a door falls off its hinges - begins to drag. Objectives, meanwhile, rarely move beyond simple fetch quests. There's a fine line between sticking to what you're best at and being stuck in your ways, and id occasionally crosses it."

JoystiqMetareview: Rage originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Those of you who play vidya games primarily on consoles may have insulated yourself from an increasingly common scourge facing your PC gaming brethren: problematic PC ports. While we're sorry to say that Rage is suffering from some launch-day issues, the PC gaming godfathers at id Software aren't abandoning the platform. So put down those pitchforks. And torches.

The above video is a good example of the issue: textures pop-in every time the camera moves. It would appear the high-res MegaTextures that id's John Carmack has been talking about for years are being dropped from memory immediately and not streaming in quickly enough. The Xbox 360 release, underpowered relative to the gaming PC in this video, exhibits very little if any texture pop-in which sort of puts the blame purely on your friend and ours: graphics card drivers!

Bethesda Blog says that, in addition to the texture issues, there are also screen tearing problems but insists that both problems "can be attributed to driver issues" which id Software is "currently working with Nvidia and AMD to resolve [...] as quickly as possible."

For AMD graphics card users, "you should not use" the beta driver that Bethesda shared yesterday. The Battlefield 3 beta drivers will crash to desktop "100% with those drivers," and Beth Blog recommends updating "to the most recent driver when AMD updates, which we're told will be in a few hours." Nvidia users "should try updating Rage to the current beta driver" and Beth Blog will let everyone know when that's available. Be patient, PC gamer. It's been seven years since the last internally developed id Software game; another day or so isn't going to kill you.

JoystiqPSA: Rage is having issues on PC, fixes incoming originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bethesda-Softworksid-Softwareid-tech-5microsoftpcplaystationps3ragexboxTue, 04 Oct 2011 17:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Rage's Wolfenstein room is filled with pixelated treasure]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/04/rages-wolfenstein-room-is-filled-with-pixelated-treasure/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/04/rages-wolfenstein-room-is-filled-with-pixelated-treasure/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/04/rages-wolfenstein-room-is-filled-with-pixelated-treasure/#comments
Frankly, we're not sure what's better, the fact that there's a Wolfenstein 3D room in Rage, or imagining the reactions from gamers too young to know what Wolfenstein 3D is.

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RAGE isn't what you think it is.

In fact, it's easiest to tell you what RAGE isn't right away. It's nothing like Fallout 3. It's nothing like Borderlands. It's not an RPG, though Id and Bethesda have used RPG terminology in describing it. It's not much of an open world. It's not very big. It's not very long.

And unfortunately, it's not the return to prominence that Id fans have been hoping for.

Gallery: Rage (8/2/11 preview)

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You didn't think Rage was only about the relationship between a fallen-to-Earth Ark dweller and wasteland superhero John Goodman, did you? As this latest walkthrough can attest, it's also about carefully angling rockets to murder faraway goons. Oh, and wearing totally sweet deer antlers as a warrior helmet, naturally.

JoystiqRage walkthrough explores the murderous mysteries of Jackal Canyon originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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