Quake 4

The Making of Quake, Part 4: Aftershocks

The release of Quake marks id's greatest success yet, and ushers in the biggest changes to its internal culture.

The Making of Quake, Part 3: Coloring in the Map

As a popular metal band records a moody soundtrack for Quake, id's developers race toward a summer 1996 release while one co-founder plans his exit.

The Making of Quake, Part 2: Degrees of Freedom

Learning the ins and outs of their most advanced game engine yet, id Software's developers follow their muses to create Quake's four distinct episodes.

The Making of Quake, Part 1: We are the Wind

Following the release of Doom 2, id Software wrestles with bleeding-edge technology and internal strife over what type of game to make next.

Kindle editions of Shacknews' Quake, Pillars of Eternity Long Reads available to pre-order

Mercury subscribers receive free electronic editions of all Long Reads.

QuakeCon Keynote Returns in 2018! Registration and Schedule Details Announced

Registration for BYOC is not live yet, but QuakeCon has put out some more details about their first full 4 day event.

Strogg & Peeker Join Quake Champions in Latest Update

Plus, a new map, weapon, and free stuff!

Letter From the Editor: This is Shacknews

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

Carmack remembers Quake on 15th anniversary

id sister company Bethesda's celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of Quake's launch with some thoughts from id techno-wizard John Carmack, and by digging up a documentary about the launch of QuakeWorld.

Quake Expo celebrates Quake's 15th anniversary

The fan-organised Quake Expo 2011 kicked off over the weekend, celebrating 15 years of id Software's seminal FPS with new mod releases, mapping contests, and other festivities.