Neowin News Feed for: Quakecon

QuakeCon returns as an in-person event in Grapevine, Texas August 10-13

John Callaham — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:48:01 +0000

The event will concentrate on the BYOC LAN event and will no longer offer free entry, general admission on the days of the event, or an exhibit hall. The event will be live-streamed on Twitch. Read more...

Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Quake 4, and more classics hit PC Game Pass

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:25:43 +0000

Just as QuakeCon starts, classic Bethesda and id Software games are breaching PC Game Pass and the Microsoft Store, including Return to Castle Wolfenstein, The Elder Scrolls: Daggerfall, and more. Read more...

Skyrim Anniversary Edition announced, launches on November 11

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 21:48:02 +0000

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is returning with another definitive version, this time celebrating its 10-year anniversary. A new-gen console enhancement update is also planned for the RPG. Read more...

Quake returns with major enhancements, new content, and cross-play, out now

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:46:02 +0000

A brand-new version of Quake with major enhancements, cross-play across all platforms, a new expansion, and more was unveiled today during QuakeCon. It is out now across all platforms. Read more...

Deals with Gold for this week include The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, QuakeCon Sale, and more

Asher Madan — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:02:01 +0000

Aside from the standard Deals with Gold discounts, there are QuakeCon and Start Your Engines sales going on this week. You can pick up a slew of racing games as well as some fantastic shooters. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Quake your way through these specials

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 09:30:01 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include a massive amount of Bethesda specials thanks to QuakeCon, a brand new Humble Choice peruse, a bundle with plenty of Arma content, and much more. Read more...

Doom Eternal campaign expansion The Ancient Gods announced

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 17:54:01 +0000

Doom Eternal's first expansion was announced at the QuakeCon at Home event today, with id Software dropping a teaser trailer for The Ancient Gods: Part One. A full reveal is coming later this month. Read more...

Doom Eternal and The Elder Scrolls Online are going next-gen, free to current owners

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 14:52:01 +0000

Bethesda today announced that Doom Eternal and The Elder Scrolls Online are being brought over to the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 with enhancements. They will be free for current-gen owners. Read more...

Bethesda unveils schedule for QuakeCon at Home

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 17:46:01 +0000

The full schedule for Bethesda's upcoming online exhibition was revealed today. QuakeCon at Home, the replacement for QuakeCon 2020, will start on August 7 and end on August 9 on Twitch. Read more...

Original Doom games re-release on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Switch, Android, and iOS

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 17:30:01 +0000

Bethesda announced at QuakeCon 2019 today that the original Doom games are getting a re-release on modern platforms, including Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices. Read more...

This is where you can stream all the events from QuakeCon 2018

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 22:06:01 +0000

Tomorrow will mark the start of QuakeCon 2018, an annual convention that celebrates all things Quake. If you were hoping to catch gameplay footage from DOOM Eternal, you won't want to miss the event. Read more...

Bethesda's upcoming Skyrim, Doom, and Fallout 4 VR titles get release dates

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:42:01 +0000

Ahead of Bethesda's QuakeCon convention, the publisher has revealed the release dates of its upcoming VR titles, Skyrim, Doom, and Fallout 4. All three games will be available in 2017. Read more...

Bethesda announces Quake Champions in cinematic trailer

Usama Jawad — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 14:34:01 +0000

Touting multiplayer and eSports on PC, Bethesda Softworks has announced Quake Champions, promising a unique roster of characters with distinct abilities and fast arena-styled combat. Read more...

Bethesda to offer attendees only, exclusive sneak peek for Fallout 4 at QuakeCon

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 10:40:01 +0000

If you're a fan on Bethesda's insanely popular role playing series - and who isn't? - you might want to end up in Dallas over the coming weeks for an exclusive gameplay demo by Todd Howard Read more...

Gaming news round up: July 13

John Callaham — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 06:58:33 +0000

It's another busy day for game news so let's get to all the announcements, shall we? Sony has announced it will be spending $20 million over the next three years to develop new downloadable games for... Read more...

Forums for QuakeCon event hacked

John Callaham — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:29:52 +0000

A few weeks before the launch of the 2011 edition of QuakeCon, the organizers of the free LAN event have admitted that its official forums were the subject of a hacker attack. The official QuakeCon... Read more...

Quakecon 06: Enemy Territory Quake Wars!

Todd Tanner — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 21:11:43 +0000

Our little buddy Oompa is very lucky as he is currently in attendance over at Quakecon 06 in Dallas, Texas. Quakecon is currently in Day Two mode, and while a ton of stuff has come... Read more...

PowerUser.tv Episode 4: Win95 turns 10, QuakeCon, and more

Brad Wardell — Mon, 29 Aug 2005 15:12:30 +0000

Neowin.net's official podcast, PowerUser.tv has posted episode 4. This week, the Neowin gang tackles Linus trademarking Linux, looking at psycho bosses, the Amazon sex store, Windows 95 turning 10, thoughts on QuakeCon, and more!... Read more...

Quake II: Lost Marine QuakeCon 2005 Test Build

Steven Parker — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 07:51:07 +0000

FileShack have posted a test build of Quake II using the Doom 3 engine Get your guns and gear ready for this action packed remix of Quake II within the DOOM 3 engine.... Read more...

Hollenshead confirms Quake IV for QuakeCon X, talks next-gen

Mon, 04 Apr 2005 23:24:22 +0000

At a Doom 3 event, id Software CEO reveals that the upcoming shooter will appear at the annual frag-fest, says development of PlayStation 3 and Xbox 2 games "will happen." At 12:01... Read more...

DOOM 3 Deathmatch at QuakeCon 2004

Tue, 06 Jul 2004 17:03:41 +0000

The battleground is set - the 9th annual QuakeCon 2004 video game festival and tournament at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas on August 12-15 will host the first DOOM 3™... Read more...

Quake IV skipping QuakeCon 2004

Fri, 04 Jun 2004 22:28:40 +0000

id execs say the game isn't presentable enough to be shown at the annual frag-fest. Besides addressing the hardcore gaming element in his latest column, CNN/Money correspondent Chris Morris also revealed some... Read more...

Doom 3 playable at QuakeCon 2003

Thu, 24 Jul 2003 19:17:10 +0000

Activision and id Software announce that Doom 3 multiplayer will be playable at QuakeCon 2003 in Dallas next month. Activision and id Software have today announced that Doom 3's deathmatch mode will... Read more...

QuakeCon 2003 registration opens

Wed, 11 Jun 2003 17:16:30 +0000

Id Software is calling for workshop speakers for the August event, which will feature a large LAN party and tournaments with prizes totaling $125,000. The first-come, first-served registration for QuakeCon 2003 general... Read more...