by Rainier on Feb. 22, 2006 @ 11:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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id Software has released a new patch for Raven's FPS Quake 4. This v1.1 beta patch fixes issues and adds gameplay elements throughout both single and multiplayer, including voice chat in multiplayer, a forecemodel option, a one-minute warning for tournament matches, fixed pure server auto-downloading, HTT support, smooth stairjumping and a ton of multiplayer specific fixes requested by the community and discovered during gameplay.
by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2006 @ 4:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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id Software has released the an updated version of the first patch for Raven's FPS Quake 4. This v1.0.5 beta 2 patch fixes an issue where screenshots were turning out completely black, and an issue for server admins where running multiple instances of the dedicated server was not utilizing multiple CPUs effectively.
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
E3 - Post - E3 2005
Genre: FPS
Publisher: Activision
Developer: Raven Software
Release Date: TBA
I can honestly say that I won’t forget Quake IV anytime soon. The FPS has reached new heights of deliberate immersion lately; games like Breakdown have placed us behind the eyes of people who are, for example, puking, throwing punches, or doing a backflip.
In Quake IV, among many other things, you get to see the world from the perspective of someone who’s being forcibly converted into a cyborg. This process involves, among other things, a giant needle being thrust directly into “your” face.
So yeah. That’ll stay with me for
by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2005 @ 11:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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id Software has released three new multiplayer maps for Ravensoft's sci-fi FPS Quake 4 (Railed, Tremors and Campgrounds Redux). Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2005 @ 4:36 p.m. PST | Filed under
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id Software has released the first patch for Raven's FPS Quake 4. This patch brings your retail game to v1.0.5 and this update is recommended for Windows users with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology (HT Technology) enabled processors, multiple processors, or systems with a dual core processor. The update is also required for Windows and Linux server admins.
by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2005 @ 6:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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id Software has released a demo for Quake 4 allowing you to try out Raven Software's sci-fi FPS, offering a single-player mission from the beginning of the game where you battle with Rhino Squad to clear a landing zone for the main earth forces, and also 2 multiplayer maps (The Fragging Yard, and The Fragging Yard 1v1). Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2005 @ 11:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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id Software has released the v1.0 SDK toolkit for Win32 & Linux, allowing people to make their own content. These toolkits include the full public game source code; art, map and mod examples. Documentation for the SDK can be found at idDevNet. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2005 @ 10:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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id Software has released the first patch for Raven's FPS Quake 4. This patch brings your retail game to v1.0.4 and addresses issues found in both multiplayer and single player since the release of the game. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2005 @ 2:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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id Software has released the v1.0.2147 Linux retail client/server patch for Raven Software just released FPS Quake IV, allowing linux gamers to play on the OS of choice, and also includes an OpenGL client and dedicated server (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2005 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Global Defense Force has been given the green light to invade the Strogg home planet as id Software and Activision announced today that Quake IV for the PC has shipped. Quake IV enlists gamers in the role of Matthew Kane, a member of the legendary Rhino Squad, to penetrate deep into the heart of the Strogg war machine and engage in a series of heroic missions to destroy the barbaric alien race.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2005 @ 4:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision announced today that the
official Quake IV website is up and running. At the site you will find never-before-seen videos, the official Quake IV trailer, wallpapers, screenshots, background information and the latest Quake IV news. Additionally, the Quake IV Fan Art Logo Contest winner has also been revealed.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2005 @ 3:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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id Software, Raven Software and Activision announced that QUAKE 4 PC has entered manufacturing and will begin shipping to retail stores nationwide on Tuesday, October 18. QUAKE 4 enlists gamers in the role of Matthew Kane, a member of the Earth Defense Force's legendary Rhino Squad, to penetrate deep into the heart of the Strogg war machine and engage in a series of heroic missions to destroy the barbaric alien race.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2005 @ 12:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision has contracted with Even Balance, Inc. to integrate PunkBuster Anti-Cheat software into the highly anticipated multiplayer component of QUAKE 4, currently being developed by Raven Software and executive produced by id Software. PunkBuster Anti-Cheat features will be available "out-of-the-box" with the retail release of the game.
by Paul Reith on Sept. 19, 2005 @ 1:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Previews
In Quake 4 the Strogg are quickly regrouping, however the Strogg’s planetary defenses still destroyed, Earth's forces can deliver a full and final assault. This time, you're not alone. You are Matthew Kane, an elite member of Rhino Squad, and part of Earth’s next invasion wave. An army of soldiers are fighting with you and an arsenal of weapons and vehicles are at your disposal in this heroic and epic battle between worlds.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2005 @ 11:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Quake 4 the Strogg are quickly regrouping, however the Strogg’s planetary defenses still destroyed, Earth's forces can deliver a full and final assault. This time, you're not alone. You are Matthew Kane, an elite member of Rhino Squad, and part of Earth’s next invasion wave. An army of soldiers are fighting with you and an arsenal of weapons and vehicles are at your disposal in this heroic and epic battle between worlds.
by Matt Mefford on Aug. 17, 2005 @ 12:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Interviews
In Quake 4 the Strogg are quickly regrouping, however the Strogg’s planetary defenses still destroyed, Earth's forces can deliver a full and final assault. This time, you're not alone. You are Matthew Kane, an elite member of Rhino Squad, and part of Earth’s next invasion wave. An army of soldiers are fighting with you and an arsenal of weapons and vehicles are at your disposal in this heroic and epic battle between worlds. At QuakeCon we caught up with id's Tim Willits and sat down for an interesting conversation ...
by Matt Mefford on Aug. 15, 2005 @ 1:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Previews
In Quake 4 the Strogg are quickly regrouping, however the Strogg’s planetary defenses still destroyed, Earth's forces can deliver a full and final assault. This time, you're not alone. You are Matthew Kane, an elite member of Rhino Squad, and part of Earth’s next invasion wave. An army of soldiers are fighting with you and an arsenal of weapons and vehicles are at your disposal in this heroic and epic battle between worlds.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2005 @ 11:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Quake 4 the Strogg are quickly regrouping, however the Strogg’s planetary defenses still destroyed, Earth's forces can deliver a full and final assault. This time, you're not alone. You are Matthew Kane, an elite member of Rhino Squad, and part of Earth’s next invasion wave. An army of soldiers are fighting with you and an arsenal of weapons and vehicles are at your disposal in this heroic and epic battle between worlds.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2005 @ 1:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Quake 4 the Strogg are quickly regrouping, however the Strogg’s planetary defenses still destroyed, Earth's forces can deliver a full and final assault. This time, you're not alone. You are Matthew Kane, an elite member of Rhino Squad, and part of Earth’s next invasion wave. An army of soldiers are fighting with you and an arsenal of weapons and vehicles are at your disposal in this heroic and epic battle between worlds.
by Rainier on June 2, 2005 @ 8:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Quake 4 the Strogg are quickly regrouping, however the Strogg’s planetary defenses still destroyed, Earth's forces can deliver a full and final assault. This time, you're not alone. You are Matthew Kane, an elite member of Rhino Squad, and part of Earth’s next invasion wave. An army of soldiers are fighting with you and an arsenal of weapons and vehicles are at your disposal in this heroic and epic battle between worlds. Read more for new screens and artwork...
by Rainier on May 29, 2005 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Quake 4, the Strogg are quickly regrouping. With the Strogg's planetary defenses still destroyed, Earth's forces can deliver a full and final assault. This time, you're not alone. You are Matthew Kane, an elite member of Rhino Squad, and part of Earth’s next invasion wave. An army of soldiers are fighting with you and an arsenal of weapons and vehicles are at your disposal in this heroic and epic battle between worlds. Activsion has launched a small
Quake 4 teaser website, offering some brief info and email signup.
by Thomas Wilde on May 27, 2005 @ 12:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Previews
In Quake 4 the Strogg are quickly regrouping, however the Strogg’s planetary defenses still destroyed, Earth's forces can deliver a full and final assault. This time, you're not alone. You are Matthew Kane, an elite member of Rhino Squad, and part of Earth’s next invasion wave. An army of soldiers are fighting with you and an arsenal of weapons and vehicles are at your disposal in this heroic and epic battle between worlds.
by Rainier on April 15, 2005 @ 5:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision has sent us a pleasant surprise tonight, just for your weekend enjoyment, the first Quake IV screen in quite a while. We also have some updated info on the backstory of the game. Read more and check out the goods ...
by Rainier on April 4, 2005 @ 5:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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At a midnight
DOOM 3 launch event in Dallas Texas, id Software's Hollenshead gave QuakeCon visitors a nice surprise by revealing that "We'll have Quake IV multiplayer to play. And because it's also the 10-year anniversary of QuakeCon, we'll have a few other surprises as well." On top of that it was also confirmed that the new IP id is working on will be yet another FPS. Whether the DOOM 3 expansion pack will make an appearance on the Xbox, remains yet to be seen, but it is being considered and tested. Now that id has made its first step into the console market, Hollenshead also gave a glimpse of the future : "I don't know if we'll be releasing multiple SKUs at the same time, but as for PS3 and Xbox 2 and so on, yes, we will continue our development effort on the consoles."
by Rainier on June 4, 2004 @ 3:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In
CNN/Money's latest editorial on companies focussing more and more on harccore gamers, Chris Morris revealed that iD Software will NOT be showing off Quake IV at this year's annual QuakeCon. "Unfortunately, they're going to have to keep waiting. id CEO Todd Hollenshead said there are no plans to show the game at this year's QuakeCon." Head on over to
CNNMoney for the full statement, Quake IV remark all the way at the bottom.