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When Do QuakeCon 2018 Tickets Go On Sale?

By Kevin Tucker, Jun 28, 2018 6:10pm PDT

QuakeCon 2018 is happening soon, and we know when and where fans can register for general admission, tournaments, and more.

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Pete Hines Talks Rage 2's 'Promise of Over-The-Top Open-World Action'

By Kevin Tucker, Jun 26, 2018 5:00pm PDT

Shacknews got together with Bethesda's Pete Hines to watch some gameplay and hear the latest about upcoming open-world action title Rage 2.

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E3 2018: Quake Champions Free Trial Week Live Now

By David Craddock, Jun 10, 2018 7:10pm PDT

Download the trial, and you'll be able to play Quake Champions for free permanently.    

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"Let the tedium and frustration commence! Have fun with that perpetual lag and 5-30 minutes in ..."

- eskimo spy see all 3 comments

Rage 2 Uses Just Cause Series' Engine Instead of idTech

By Charles Singletary, May 21, 2018 7:30am PDT

The Avalanche collaboration allows for a foundation more accustomed to open-world experiences.

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"Does Enemy Territory: Quake Wars qualify? That was using idTech 4 w/ Megatexture"

- Madwacker see all 6 comments

Insanity Rules In The Rage 2 Gameplay Debut

By Charles Singletary, May 15, 2018 7:27am PDT

Vehicles, guns, and the wingstick all make their violent debut.

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"Dang. They should have come out the gates with THAT, instead of that shitty trailer the other ..."

- Madwacker see all 3 comments

DOOM Soundtrack to Rip and Tear Eardrums on CD and Vinyl this Summer

By Brittany Vincent, Apr 18, 2018 7:45am PDT

Slayin' to the symphony of destruction.

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"Albums across four vinyl records are insane to me. The Hamilton soundtrack and the most recent ..."

- Schnapple see all 15 comments

Doom Getting 4K Patch for PS4 Pro and Xbox One X

By Kevin Tucker, Mar 28, 2018 9:55am PDT

Players with 4K-enabled consoles are soon to see Doom with an all new level of detail.

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Quake Champions March Patch Adds Instagib, 2v2 Deathmatch, & Custom Game No Abilities Modes

By Asif Khan, Mar 14, 2018 5:45pm PDT

Quake Champions is still in Early Access and this latest patch certainly addresses some player feedback.

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"Yes she did as a matter of fact. She also made us Hot Pockets."

- jimvolk see all 21 comments

Doom Patch 1.1.1 Adds Gyro Motion Aiming Controls on Nintendo Switch

By Asif Khan, Feb 20, 2018 8:45am PST

Doom on Switch with motion controls. What a time to be alive.

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QuakeCon 2018 Dates Announced, BYOC Doubled with Extended Hours

By Asif Khan, Feb 13, 2018 9:30am PST

QuakeCon 2018 is going to be fabulous!

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"Will there be a shacker contingent? I haven't been since 2007, but I'd seriously consider going ..."

- feek see all 28 comments

Doom on Switch Patch Covering Audio Issues, Menu Fixes, and More is Coming Soon

By Asif Khan, Feb 12, 2018 7:45am PST

Patches for Doom on Switch, what a time to be alive.

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"Yeah my menus are all fucked up - can't select or move about the UI at all once in-game. Guess ..."

- wunderbred see all 3 comments

Do it for Shacknews Award 2017: Panic Button

By Asif Khan, Dec 29, 2017 7:00am PST

The first ever Do it for Shacknews Award goes to Panic Button!

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"Nah, man it was cool. There's no shame in being honored with a visit to the White House. And it ..."

- Enkidu see all 24 comments

Letter From the Editor: This is Shacknews

By Asif Khan, Dec 04, 2017 1:45pm PST

Please take a look at this message to our readers from the CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Shacknews.

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"I was going to sign up yesterday, but i don't carry my wallet and was thwarted by lack of paypal."

- re-verse see all 41 comments

Rocket Jump: Quake and the Golden Age of First-Person Shooters

By David Craddock, Dec 04, 2017 11:00am PST

Based on interviews with the developers, Rocket Jump explores the making of the Quake franchise, the culture that simultaneously shaped and fractured creator id Software, and other developers whose creativity defined an era.

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"Most of it was sourced from months of interviews. David did so many interviews."

- AceKaci see all 133 comments

PSVR DOOM VFR Bundle Will Rip and Tear Your Wallet

By Asif Khan, Nov 16, 2017 12:00pm PST

The bundle launches December 1 for $399.99 and includes a PS VR headset, PS Camera, the new PS VR demo disc and a copy of Doom VFR.

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