Rage (video game)
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| Rage | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | id Software |
| Publisher(s) | Electronic Arts |
| Distributor(s) | Electronic Arts |
| Designer(s) | Tim Willits |
| Engine | id Tech 5 |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 |
| Release date(s) | Q2 2010 |
| Genre(s) | First-person shooter, driving, Action[1] |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Media | DVD, Blu-ray Disc |
| Input methods | Keyboard and mouse, Gamepad |
Rage is a first-person shooter and racing video game in development by id Software. It will use the company's new id Tech 5 engine.[2] The game was announced on August 2, 2007 at QuakeCon. On the same day, a trailer for the game was released by Gametrailers.com.[3]
Information available so far indicates that the game takes place in a post-apocalyptic world similar to that of movies such as Mad Max 2.[4] In an interview with GameSpot, designer Tim Willits revealed that the game is set in the near future following a comet collision with the earth.[5] Influences on the driving and racing gameplay include games such as MotorStorm and Burnout, according to another Willits interview by Shacknews.[6] Players will be able to upgrade their cars with money won from races.[6]
Reports indicate that id is developing Rage with a T-for-Teen rating in mind,[4] and that the Xbox 360, PC, and Mac versions will ship on two discs, while the PS3 version will ship on one Blu-ray Disc.[4] John Carmack has revealed that an uncompressed build of Rage is one terabyte in size.[7]
On July 14, 2008, id announced its decision to partner with Electronic Arts for publication of Rage.[8] Regarding the status of the Linux port after this announcement, John Carmack said "It isn't a launch platform for us, but an executable may still show up."[9] On March 9, 2009 The company's CEO Todd Hollenshead told Gametrailers TV, 'No, it won't be out this year,' when asked about a possible release date.[10]
[edit] References
- ^ "Rage Profile Page". GamePro. http://www.gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox360/48537/info.shtml. Retrieved on 2008-08-01.
- ^ Shacknews. "id Reveals Rage For Windows, Mac OS X, PS3 and Xbox 360". http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/48289.
- ^ "Quakecon RAGE trailer". GameTrailers. http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/90994.html?playlist=featured.
- ^ a b c Ocampo, Jason (2007-08-03). "QuakeCon 2007: Rage First Look". GameSpot. http://www.gamespot.com/pc/driving/idtech5/news.html?sid=6176210&tag=topslot;action;1.
- ^ "Rage Interview". GameSpot. http://www.gamespot.com/video/939980/6176219/rage-interview.
- ^ a b Remo, Chris (2007-08-17). "id's Tim Willits and Todd Hollenshead on Rage". Shacknews. http://www.shacknews.com/featuredarticle.x?id=519&page=2.
- ^ Breckon, Nick; Chris Faylor (2008-08-01). "Shacknews article". http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/53976. Retrieved on 2009-01-15.
- ^ EA, id Join Forces for Rage from Wired News
- ^ Phoronix forums, "John Carmack On Rage & Doom 4 For Linux"
- ^ http://www.strategyinformer.com/news/3626/rage-not-out-this-year-says-ids-hollenshead-release-date-elusive
