Publisher/developer Codemasters has today revealed three new titles for 2008 that will be released on 'leading console platforms' (read that as PS3 and Xbox 360) and PC. Race Driver One may not have the TOCA prefix but is the next outing in the successful series of racing games; Operation Flashpoint 2 is the long-awaited sequel to the PC-only tactical shooter; and Rise of the Argonauts is an all new action RPG. Read on for more info on each of these new games... Rise of the ...
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20 Nov 2009

Rage To Feature Classic id Weapons

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360 - RAGE - Rage To Feature Classic id Weapons

NowGamer: id Software's creative director has unveiled new details on the studio's upcoming post-apocalyptic FPS/combat racing hybrid...
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6 Nov 2009

Variety: Dedicated servers and Rage - news you probably don't want to hear

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360 - RAGE - Variety: Dedicated servers and Rage - news you probably don't want to hear

Variety writes:

John Carmack, co-founder and technical wizard of the developer, says the company doesn't plan to support dedicated servers for the multiplayer component of "Rage," id's upcoming new action game.

"It's not cast in stone yet, but at this point no, we don't think we will have dedicated servers," he says.

Infinity Ward made the same decision for "Modern Warfare 2" and has been facing a massive backlash among its fans. The inevitable online petition has gathered over 183,000 signatures and even the developer has acknowledged the backlash.
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14 Sep 2009

Rage: Consistent Framerates Across All Platforms

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360 - RAGE - Rage: Consistent Framerates Across All Platforms

Lead designer for Rage confirms that the game will have consistent framerates across all platforms when it is released.
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25 Aug 2009

Multiplayer Beta For Rage Doubtful, Demo More Likely

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360 - RAGE - Multiplayer Beta For Rage Doubtful, Demo More Likely

Sorry to burst your beta bubble folks, but it doesn't look like you'll be getting your hands on a multiplayer beta for id Software's post-apocalyptic FPS/racing hybrid Rage anytime soon.

Now, although id CEO Todd Hollenshead told VG247 that an open beta for Rage is doubtful, he also said, "There could be something that's more along the lines of a PC demo or maybe a Mac demo that comes out from a test perspective. But really, at this point, that's speculation."
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24 Aug 2009

We Love To Game - Possible RAGE demo

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360 - RAGE - We Love To Game - Possible RAGE demo

We Love To Game speculates whether or not a RAGE demo will be on the way... not for a while of course, but if there will be one.
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24 Aug 2009

id boss Todd Hollenshead - the ultimate interview

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360 - RAGE - id boss Todd Hollenshead - the ultimate interview

VG247: "When we say "ultimate," we don't mean he's going to die next week.

No sir.

Todd Hollenshead, id Software's inimitable CEO, is very much alive. We know, because Nathan got to quiz him on DOOM 4, RAGE, next gen consoles and so much more at QuakeCon earlier this month.

No stones were left unturned. Todd bore all."
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21 Aug 2009

id: 'Rage should become as big as Doom is'

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360 - RAGE - id: 'Rage should become as big as Doom is'

During a presentation today at GamesCom in Germany id Software's Lead Designer Matt Hooper talked about the future of Rage. Speaking to Gaming Only he said that "in the future the Rage franchise should become as big as Doom, Quake and Wolfenstein". With this statement Hooper wanted to give an indication of the importance of the new franchise to id Software.
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16 Aug 2009

Rage Designer Promises No Monster Closets

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360 - RAGE - Rage Designer Promises No Monster Closets

One of the major criticism's lobbed at Doom 3 was its reliance on a "monster closet" system for spawning enemies into a level when trigger points were reached. It may have provided for plenty of frights on the first play through, but many gamers simply memorized the spawn points making short work of Zombies, Cyberdemons, and Hell Knights.

With Rage, the developers are trying to avoid the criticisms of the past and make gamers rethink the concept of an "id game." In a recent interview with 1UP, Matt Hooper, leader designer on Rage, gave strong reassurance that gamers have seen the last of those dreadful closets.
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15 Aug 2009

Quakecon - Rage keynote liveblog now live

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360 - RAGE - Quakecon - Rage keynote liveblog now live

VG247: Quakecon hasn't finished yet, suckers. Nathan's still in the Texan house, and he's now updating from the Gaylord Texan on a "special" presentation of the latest Rage build.
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