by Rainier on March 12, 2024 @ 8:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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emptyvessel reveals itself as a new independent AAA games studio committed to ushering in a new wave of development focused on creating high-quality, meaningful games that feel great to play.
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2022 @ 8:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PC Game Pass and the Microsoft Store get a lot more classic, with the addition of more than 10 PC games that set the standard for today’s most exceptional FPS and RPG titles.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2019 @ 8:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Saber Interactive announced that longtime id Software studio director Tim Willits has joined the independent game developer as Chief Creative Officer.
by Rainier on April 27, 2018 @ 2:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider is the next, and defining, chapter in Lara Croft's journey where she must master a deadly jungle, overcome terrifying tombs, and persevere through her darkest hour.
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2018 @ 10:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nerve Software announced the addition of Todd Hollenshead as Business Manager where he will be responsible for overall company growth and strategic partnerships, while President Brandon James will continue to lead creative and title development.
by Rainier on May 21, 2014 @ 12:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bethesda parent company ZeniMax and its subsidiary id Software filed suit today against Oculus VR and its founder, Palmer Luckey, for illegally misappropriating ZeniMax trade secrets relating to virtual reality technology, and infringing ZeniMax copyrights and trademarks.
by Rainier on Feb. 22, 2010 @ 9:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The 2010 Game Developers Choice Awards will bestow John Carmack, the technological patriarch and co-founder of id Software, with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the art and science of games.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2010 @ 5:51 p.m. PST | Filed under
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A new study finds that strong growth in the global video game software market will continue in the coming years, with global revenues growing from $46.5 billion in 2009 to $64.9 billion by the end of 2013, projecting increased spending on physical game software (made for console, handheld and PC), as well as digital downloads, online subscription services, in-game advertising and sales of virtual goods.
by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2009 @ 6:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Starting Nov. 27, U.S. consumers can purchase Metallic Blue or White Nintendo DSi that come pre-installed with more than $20 in software value, but will be available while supplies last at participating retailers nationwide.
by Rainier on June 24, 2009 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks, announced it has completed the acquisition of legendary game studio, id Software, creators of world-renowned games such as Doom, Quake, Wolfenstein, and its upcoming title, RAGE.
by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2008 @ 3:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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This weekend only on Steam, id Software games are 50% off. This includes the id Super Pack for only $34.99 (over $200 worth of games). Or take 50% off individual titles such as Doom, Quake, Wolfenstein, Commander Keen, Heretic, and Hexen. Offer ends Monday, September 8.
by Rainier on July 15, 2008 @ 12:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts announced that it has signed an agreement with id Software to publish RAGE. Built on id Software’s newest game engine, id Tech5, RAGE is an all-new take on the first-person shooter.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 1:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With E3 around the corner we can expect many new announcements to be made, one apparently coming from id Software according to recent reports. Giving credence to this rumor is an
updated jobs page on id Software's website where the DOOM/Quake powerhouse is looking for new designers, artists and programmers with PS3, Xbox 360, and PC experience, for a new, yet unannounced project.
by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 1:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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One of the few remaining E3 holdouts is id Software, as it first confirmed its attendance, but then retracted the statement. According to
Gamepolitics, the DOOM developer is no longer a member of ESA, making it the third big company to recently leave. Similar to Vivendi/Activision and LucasArts, id Software gave no specifics as to why it decided to leave, but the word is that current ESA President Michael Gallagher is partly to blame, as is a $5 million cancellation fee when E3 moved from LA to Santa Monica last year, which made their ESA membership fee jump from $1 million to $4.5 million.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2007 @ 6:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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id Software and Fountainhead Entertainment announced today that the two developers have joined forces to create a new division of id Software, id Mobile, which will develop games for cell phones, the NDS and PSP.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2007 @ 9:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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During QuakeCon, id Software revealed Rage, described as a mixture of 60% shooting and 40% driving. Rage is set in post-apocalyptic wasteland after a meteor hits earth and wipes out civilizations. You are tasked with helping various villages against mutants, monsters and an oppressive regime. As it's part racing, you will of course be able to upgrade and tune your vehicle. While not racing, you'll be able to explore the world, with a 20-hour single-player campaign and co-op.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2007 @ 5:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valve announced it has signed an agreement with id Software to bring id's entire portfolio of PC titles to digital content delivery platform Steam, including most Quake and Doom titles, as well as Hexen, and even Commander Keen.
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 1:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today, id Software unveiled their never-before-seen next-generation game engine technology, id Tech 5, running on a Mac at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference. This revolutionary new technology will power the studio’s internally created new game property and will be available for licensing to third parties.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2006 @ 12:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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id Software announced the hiring of long-time industry veteran and former Ritual CEO Steve Nix as id Software's new Director of Business Development. Marty Stratton, id’s director of business development since 2000, is moving into a production role within the company as an executive producer.
by Matt Mefford on Feb. 25, 2006 @ 5:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
Interviews
In this interview, Todd Hollenshead, CEO of id Software, pulls no punches and speaks in a refreshingly straightforward manner, with none of the sugar-coating or PR "fluff" that pervades our industry nowadays. Read on, my fellow gamer, and see what Todd has to say about the future of gaming, the industry at large today, and some newly divulged tidbits on their plans for the year…
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
E3 - Pre - E3 2003
id Software and Activision, Inc. confirmed today that id Software's DOOM 3, the most anticipated game of the year, is headed to the Xbox video game system from Microsoft. Built on id's revolutionary new 3D graphics engine, DOOM 3 draws players into the most terrifying and riveting 3D gaming experience ever created. id Software and Activision will feature a new trailer of the PC version at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, beginning Wednesday, May 14, in Activision's booth #1224 in the South Hall.
by Rainier on March 2, 2005 @ 2:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Game Pioneer is an affordable solution for modern game-matching and offers proven performance using new technologies. Game Pioneer boasts robust server support, an easy-to-use software development kit for licensees, proven performance and a thriving web-based community. Mac and Windows versions are to be released by mid 2005.
by Judy on Jan. 26, 2005 @ 1:45 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Computer and video game software sales set a new record in 2004, reaching $7.3 billion, according to final data compiled by the NPD Group. Halo 2, one of the best-selling titles of 2004, took in more revenue in its first day of sales than any movie has ever taken in its opening day. In addition, Nintendo sold over 1 million units of its new handheld game system, Nintendo DS, in North America by the end of 2004, a mark that took Apple's iPod 19 months to achieve.
by Rainier on April 6, 2004 @ 8:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today Midway Games Inc. released its operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2004 and to avoid boring you with all sort of numbers, the short version of it all is that although they still made a loss, it was much smaller than anticipated, mainly due to strong sales of their recently released action-horror game The Suffering (released for PS2/Xbox on March 8th). This has also led to Midway Acquiring 'The Suffering' Developer Surreal Software Inc. Read more if you are interested in numbers...
by Rainier on March 1, 2004 @ 3:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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NVIDIA is pleased to announce that id Software recommends the GeForce FX family of graphics processing units for DOOM 3. This week, many of our add-in card and system builder partners have begun to display a special sticker on their retail packaging and company Websites to promote this recommendation to consumers. This marks a great achievement for GeForce FX GPUs. Look for this sticker on video cards equipped with a GeForce FX GPU and witness the mind-blowing detail of the DOOM 3 experience - the way it's meant to be played. To have a look at the sticker, please visit our DOOM 3 page on NVIDIA nZone, located at http://www.nvidia.com/object/nzone_doom3_home.html.
