Games, Not Licensing the Main Priority for ID Software
ID Software’s Todd Hollenshead revealed that ID is determined to keep games such as RAGE and DOOM4 the top priority at the studio while keeping licensing second, “Our philosophy really hasn’t changed from what it’s always been, which is games first, licenses second,” “Working on Rage and working on Doom [4], which are both id Tech 5 games, are certainly our top priorities.” Todd stated in a recent interview with Gamasutra,
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Rage Game – Developmental Screenshots
Well, the team at ID Software has seen fit to give us a peek at some screenshots from their developmental team.
Seneca Menard, a technical artist from id software gave an exclusive interview to Luxology.com and talked about Rage from the developmental angle.
No Rage Game in 2009
Well it’s official, we wont be playing ID softwares newest game RAGE this year.
id Software CEO Todd Hollenshead has nixed the game for 2009. “No, it won’t be out this year,” he told GameTrailers TV.
With Rage not due until 2010 at the earliest, the only title coming out from id this year looks to be Wolfenstein.
Lets keep our fingers crossed that they are taking the extra time to make Rage the ultimate FPS to ever come out.
Come back often to get all the latest Rage game news here.
No Rage Game for Wii
John Cormack gave up some info on ID Softwares new game Rage today.
He explained to MTV Multiplayer in an interview that the Rage game technology would not be compatible with the Wii.
“MTV Multiplayer: You’ve said in the past that you don’t think id titles will be on the Wii. Is that still the case?
New Rage Game Screenshots
Here are some screenshots from the new Rage Game Trailer released at Quakecon 2008.
When released, this newest game from ID Software will be available on Xbox 360 Playstation 3 as well as PC and Mac.
New Rage Footage!!
We got a fresh glimpse of the new RAGE game at this years Quakecon.
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John Carmack was quoted as saying that the new Rage Game is still a ways away but that he has been devoting most of his time developing it.
He told fans at Quakecon that Rage will be released “When it’s fun and when it’s done. “
“Rage” to focus on gameplay over content-sharing
ID Software lead designer Matt Hooper says their new game “Rage” will focus on gameplay fidelity over user generated content.
When asked about his thoughts on user created content Matt said:“As a game player, I love it. But that doesn’t mean at the same time I can’t love a BioShock or a Call of Duty 4. You can have a focused game, and do that really well. I think that’s the important thing”
ID Software Departs From ESA
ID Software boss Todd Hollenshead says the company’s withdrawal from the Entertainment Software Association was a business decision that could be reversed down the line.
In late May id Software announced that it had opted not to renew its membership with the ESA, following in the footsteps of Activision, Vivendi and LucasArts.
Rage Trailer Direct From Last Years Quakecon
The first ever Rage trailer was shown at this year’s Quakecon event. It doesn’t reveal any story information but it does show some really cool locations, some different enemy types and best of all a bit of reckless driving. Check out the video below or visit Gametrailers.com for the HD version.
John Carmack talks with Game Informer
John Carmack talks with the guys over at GameInformer.com about Rage and id Tech 5, the engine on which it’s being built. The interview itself is very insightful, explaining why id Software decided to “branch out” from the corridor FPS games they have become famous for. He also shares with us that the game currently has a $20 million budget. Here is a short snippet taken from the interview: