Latest Rage News

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  Bethesda: ‘Doom 4′ is Nowhere Close to Completion; ‘Rage 2′ Cancelled

  Bethesda’s Pete Hines reveals that ‘Doom 4′ development was in trouble, but is back on track. In order for that to happen, unfortunately, ‘Rage 2′ was cancelled.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 3, 201321 Comments

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  id Software Wants to Borrow Valve’s ‘Half-Life 3′ Marketing Approach

  id Software says that after showing off ‘Rage’ far too soon, he’d like to see the developer employ Valve’s approach of not showing off games until they’re almost done.

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 9, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Doom 4′ Will Soon Be Entire Focus of id Software

  John Carmack speaks at QuakeCon 2012 about Doom 4 by stating it’ll soon be the focus of all of id Software and that it’ll be ready for release simply when it’s done.

  by Rob Keyes | Aug 3, 20127 Comments

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  Bethesda Teases ‘Skyrim’ News For April; Possible DLC Announcement

  Bethesda is teasing what could be the announcement of the first downloadable content pack for their action role-playing game, ‘The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’.

  by Zak Islam | Apr 2, 201237 Comments

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  The 2011 Game Rant Video Game Awards: Nominations

  What video games stood out from the rest in 2011? Check out the official nominations for the 2011 Game Rant Video Game Awards to find out!

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 22, 201136 Comments

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  Spike 2011 Video Game Awards Nominees & Hall of Fame Inductee

  The full list of nominees for the 2011 Spike Video Game Awards have been announced with a special “Hall of Fame” award being introduced given to ‘The Legend of Zelda’ franchise.

  by Tyler Schirado | Nov 16, 201132 Comments

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  NVIDIA Releases New Drivers For Battlefield 3, Arkham City & RAGE

  Were you one of the people upset at RAGE’s PC performance? Are you one of the people who can run Battlefield 3 at ultra settings? Well, NVIDIA has some good news for you.

  by Anthony Mole | Oct 24, 20114 Comments

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  Is ‘RAGE’ Causing id Software To Re-Think Doom 4? [Updated]

  With RAGE not meeting expectations, is Bethesda having id Software’s work on Doom 4 ‘indefinitely postponed’?

  by Rob Keyes | Oct 21, 20119 Comments

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  Id Says PCs Not Leading Platform For Games; Valve Disagrees

  Id Software explains why the PC is no longer the leading platform for video games – while Valve, on the other hand, claims that the PC market is still ahead of the curve.

  by Trung Bui | Oct 10, 201117 Comments

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  First ‘RAGE’ Update Provides Graphical Solutions

  The first major update for id Software’s ‘RAGE’ provides a few solutions for many of the graphical problems have been experiencing. Read on for full details.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 10, 20117 Comments

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  ‘RAGE’ Review

  Can id Software’s newest offering, ‘RAGE’ match-up with today’s first person shooter standards or has this fan-favorite developer run out of fresh ideas? Read our review.

  by Trung Bui | Oct 7, 201114 Comments

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  ‘Wolfenstein 3D’ Easter Egg Hidden in ‘RAGE’

  Even though ‘RAGE’ is a very graphically impressive game, developer id Software isn’t above showcasing some of their more dated graphical achievements in a clever Easter Egg.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 6, 201112 Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Round-Up: October 2nd

  In the September 26-October 2 wrap-up, we talk RAGE, The Old Republic, Guild Wars 2, Gotham City Imposters, Battlefield 3, aging consoles and more!

  by Rob Keyes | Oct 3, 2011No Comments

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  The Monthly Game Guide: October ’11 Edition

  The Game Rant crew compiles a list of games they’ll be playing this month and crowns our most anticipated release of October 2011. Join in an tell us what games you’ll be playing!

  by Anthony Mole | Oct 2, 201113 Comments

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  ‘RAGE’ Gameplay: Jackal Canyon: Recover the Decryptor

  The sixth and final gameplay video of ‘RAGE’, id Software’s new shooter, showcases vehicle combat and long range engagements.

  by Trung Bui | Sep 30, 20119 Comments

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  ‘RAGE’s Ire Now Contained on Three Discs

  Creative director Tim Willits has let it slip that ‘Rage’ is now a three disc release instead of the planned two in an interview during the Eurogamer Expo.

  by Vivas Kaul | Sep 26, 201113 Comments

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  Id Software’s Tim Willits: ‘It’s Risky to Develop a New IP’

  Tim Willits, creative director at id Software, relays his thoughts on how the gaming industry should get away from being centered around the big hits.

  by Trung Bui | Sep 23, 20113 Comments

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  ‘RAGE’ Co-op Gameplay Video Showcases Wasteland Legends: Water Service

  A new ‘RAGE’ gameplay video showcases the game’s co-op for the first time in both split-screen and single screen where two friends work to stop bandits from destroying the town’s water supply.

  by Trung Bui | Sep 8, 20113 Comments

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  ‘RAGE’ PC Requirements Revealed

  Bethesda Softworks has just released the minimum and recommended PC requirements for id Software’s ‘RAGE,’ and they are not what we expected.

  by Anthony Taormina | Sep 7, 201111 Comments

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  Bethesda’s Not Into Social Games

  Pete Hines of Bethesda talks about the company’s avoidance of creating casual games and instead how they choose to focus on the hardcore demographic as a long-term strategy.

  by Trung Bui | Sep 6, 20116 Comments

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  PAX Prime 2011: ‘RAGE’ Gearhead Plaza Gameplay Video

  PAX Prime 2011 brings us a brand new gameplay video of ‘RAGE’, showing off the combat, some character interaction, and id Tech 5 in action.

  by Trung Bui | Aug 26, 20114 Comments

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  ‘RAGE’ Behind the Scenes: The Sound and Art

  The sixth and final ‘RAGE’ behind the scenes video focuses on the art and sound design of the game and how both are have been influencing its development.

  by Trung Bui | Aug 11, 2011No Comments

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  Id Tech 5 Powerful Enough to Drive Generations of Consoles

  Creative director of id Software, Tim Willits, discusses the capabilities of their new id Tech 5 engine (used for RAGE) and how it can power the future of video games.

  by Trung Bui | Aug 9, 20112 Comments

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  RAGE: ‘Uprising’ Trailer & Facebook Campaign

  id Software releases the official RAGE trailer, titled ‘Uprising,’ which showcases aspects of the game’s story, gameplay and enemies. Find out why you should be excited.

  by Trung Bui | Aug 5, 20113 Comments

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  Id Software: Fans Are Loved, But Hardest To Please

  Id Software creative director Tim Willits, professes his love for the company’s fans, but also says that nobody’s better at driving him crazy.

  by Trung Bui | Aug 3, 20114 Comments

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  ‘RAGE’ Behind the Scenes Video: The Enemy

  The fifth ‘RAGE’ behind the scenes video discusses the work and decisions that went into designing the game’s various enemies – the very freaks that will be out to gut the player character.

  by Trung Bui | Jul 28, 20112 Comments

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  ‘RAGE’ Behind the Scenes: The Wasteland

  The fourth ‘RAGE’ behind the scenes video, ‘The Wasteland,’ talks about the characters, gameplay, and multiplayer design in id Software’s upcoming shooter.

  by Trung Bui | Jul 22, 20112 Comments

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  ‘RAGE’ Behind The Scenes Video: The Arsenal

  A new ‘RAGE’ behind the scenes video showcases the kind of weapons and gadgets available for the player – while crusading through a mutant filled wasteland.

  by Trung Bui | Jul 15, 201110 Comments

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  Before RAGE, id Was Working on Something ‘Entirely Diffferent’

  Id Software’s John Carmack confirms the studio wasn’t always working on ‘RAGE’, but started on something else, before realizing the opportunity they had with this new IP.

  by Trung Bui | Jul 13, 20111 Comment

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  RAGE Behind The Scenes Video: ‘The Dawn’

  The second ‘RAGE’ behind the scenes video, ‘The Dawn’, talks about the game’s story and the player’s role within it during the year 2136.

  by Trung Bui | Jul 7, 201110 Comments

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  RAGE Behind The Scenes: ‘The Legacy of id’

  ‘RAGE’ gets its first installment in a series upcoming behind-the-scenes videos. This one focuses on id Software’s contributions to the FPS genre and how it’s shaping ‘RAGE.’

  by Trung Bui | Jul 3, 20117 Comments

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  Bethesda Considering Bringing ‘Skyrim’ and ‘Rage’ to the Wii U

  Developer Bethesda Softworks is curious about the Wii U’s new tech, but would need to know more before porting titles like ‘Rage’ or ‘Skyrim’ to the console.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 30, 201115 Comments

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  id Equates ‘RAGE’ To A Fine Steak, Calling Other Games Value Meals

  id Creative Director, Tim Willits, equates ‘RAGE’ as a fine piece of juicy steak and calls all other first person shooters the equivalent of going to McDonald’s.

  by Trung Bui | Jun 15, 20115 Comments

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  ‘RAGE’ Delayed To October

  id Software’s ‘RAGE’ will be seeing a one month delay from its original September release date to early October.

  by Trung Bui | Jun 10, 2011No Comments

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  E3 2011: RAGE Hands-On Impressions

  We had high hopes for the upcoming offering from id Software. See for yourself if our first chance playing the game lived up to the hype.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 10, 20113 Comments

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  E3 2011: ‘Rage’ Gameplay Trailer

  ‘RAGE’ makes an appearance at E3 2011 and brings gamers a 7 minute gameplay video with mutant bandits, shotguns, and a surprise at the end.

  by Trung Bui | Jun 9, 20113 Comments

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  New ‘Quake’ and ‘Wolfenstein’ Games Coming Soon?

  A senior producer at id Software has shared some thoughts on a possible return of popular FPS franchises ‘Quake’ and ‘Wolfenstein’. ‘Quake 5,’ anyone?

  by Trung Bui | May 9, 20112 Comments

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  PC Version of ‘Rage’ Shipping with Full Level Editor

  The PC version of id Software’s upcoming shooter ‘Rage’ will come with modding and full level editing built right in.

  by Christian Spicer | May 7, 2011No Comments

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  ‘Rage’ Multiplayer, Co-op, and Pre-Order Details

  We’ve seen ‘Rage’ single player, but Bethesda and id Software finally give us some details on their new game’s multiplayer, and its pre-order bonuses.

  by Dominic Licorish | Apr 18, 20114 Comments

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  5-Minute ‘Rage’ Gameplay Trailer With A Side of Screenshots

  Bethesda and id Software show off their shiny new id Tech 5 engine and the first game that uses it, ‘Rage’, with a brand new gameplay clip, and some mouthwatering screenshots.

  by Dominic Licorish | Apr 18, 20113 Comments

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  ‘RAGE’ Weapons Revealed In Montage

  id Software’s ‘Rage’ has some new gameplay footage showing off the various weapons that will be available to the player during his wasteland adventures.

  by Trung Bui | Apr 12, 20111 Comment

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  Game Ranter Banter: Arkham City, Rage, Sony, Mass Effect 3 & More

  In Game Ranter Banter, the team discusses summer video games, Arkham City’s multiplayer fiasco, the stunted length of Rage, Jack Tretton’s bad-mouthing, and Mass Effect 3 details.

  by Jacob Siegal | Apr 10, 20115 Comments

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  ‘Rage’ Spans Two Discs on 360, Takes 15 Hours to Complete

  ‘Rage,’ the visually impressive open-world title from id Software, is drawing some attention for spanning two Xbox 360 discs but only taking 15 hours to complete.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 6, 201110 Comments

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  John Carmack Says Xbox 360 > PS3

  John Carmack of iD Software cites the power of the PS3 being unmatched… with the exception of the Xbox 360.

  by Trung Bui | Mar 22, 20118 Comments

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  New ‘Rage’ Trailer Gives Us a Brief Look at Gameplay

  Bethesda has released a new ‘Rage’ trailer, showing of some new gameplay footage of id Software’s latest project. Some great graphics and a few interesting weapons are shown off.

  by Matt Bowman | Feb 18, 20115 Comments

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  Game Rant’s 20 Most Anticipated Games of 2011

  It’s going to be a busy year, with no shortage of blockbuster releases for all platforms. We’ve put our minds to it, and come up with the 20 most anticipated games of 2011.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jan 19, 201184 Comments

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  ‘Rage: Mutant Bash TV’ Review

  ‘Rage: Mutant Bash TV’ is the first iOS game to feature the Rage game engine. It has fantastic graphics, but a small amount of gameplay.

  by Elliot Volkman | Nov 29, 20104 Comments

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  This Week in Mobile Gaming – November 18th, 2010

  This week we train with the Imperials, defend our precious land, take Black Beauty for a spin, feel the need to partake in a high speed chase and become a contestant in a mutant game show.

  by Jon Lavallee | Nov 18, 20105 Comments

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  ‘Rage: Mutant Bash TV’ Available Tomorrow on the App Store

  John Carmack has let slip that Rage: Mutant Bash TV will be released onto the iPhone this very week. Find out how you can your hands on this post-apocalyptic nightmare now.

  by Shaun Kelly | Nov 17, 20105 Comments

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  Eurogamer Expo 2010: ‘Rage’ Interview with Tim Willits

  Tim Willits, Creative Director at id Software, was kind enough to grant us an interview at the recent Eurogamer Expo. If you’re even slightly interested in ‘Rage’, you should read this.

  by Phillipe Bosher | Oct 6, 20104 Comments

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  Id Tech 5 Engine Not For Sale

  Unlike every engine they created in the past, id Software has declared that for id Tech 5, use of the engine will be exclusive to games being published by Bethesda, and no one else.

  by Steve Pendlebury | Aug 15, 201014 Comments

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  RAGE Scheduled for Release in Late 2011

  id Software’s post-apocalyptic shooter gets a release date in the somewhat near future of September 13, 2011 for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC.

  by Trung Bui | Aug 15, 20104 Comments

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  id’s RAGE Trades In Content For Graphics?

  Looks like id Software’s latest game, RAGE might be a game that will look pretty, but the actual content might be a little thin, according to a preview by Xbox 360 World Magazine.

  by Trung Bui | Aug 9, 20107 Comments

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  Game Critics Awards: Best of E3 2010 Announced

  The Game Critics Awards just announced the winners for E3 2010. Read on to see the biggest winners, losers, and surprises from this year’s exhibition.

  by Matt Weeber | Jul 7, 20104 Comments

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  E3 2010: Game Critics Awards Nominations

  The nominations for this year’s Game Critics Awards have been announced. Covering games that were available to play at E3 2010, come inside to see the full list.

  by Jeff Schille | Jun 29, 20106 Comments

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  Amazon’s Top Ten Games of E3 2010

  Amazon.com sent out a list of the top ten games of E3 2010, and it’s actually pretty good. Take a look at the list, and read Game Rant’s commentary on each game, inside.

  by Jeff Schille | Jun 22, 20105 Comments

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  Game Rant: Games We Want to See at E3 2010

  The Super Bowl/Wrestlemania of video games, E3 2010, is quickly approaching and this year appears to be jam-packed with reveals, major sequels, new intellectual properties,…

  by Jason Weissman | Jun 9, 20108 Comments

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  id’s True Potential to Be Revealed with Rage and Doom 4

  Doom. It conjures up several imagery of demons, a shotgun, and a story of a lone marine who can single-handedly fight off the hordes of…

  by Trung Bui | May 8, 20104 Comments