Legit Reviews

DALLAS – August 13, 2009 – The 14th annual QuakeCon kicked off today with 6,000 enthusiastic gamers from around the world who gathered at the Gaylord Texan to attend the massive celebration of video games and the people who play them. id Software’s annual press conference kicked off the start of the four–day event with video premieres and major announcements.


News highlights, included:



· Wolfenstein: launch trailer premiere of next installment in id Software’s legendary franchise which hits retail shelves nationwide on Tuesday, August 18



· Wolfenstein: first-time playable hands on experience offered in Intel, Alienware and AMD/ATI booths in the massive 25,000 square foot exhibit hall



· Bethesda Softworks: hands on play of WET, highly-stylized third person shooter that seamlessly blends gun play, sword kills and over-the-top acrobatics to create the ultimate interactive action experience, and QUAKE Arena Arcade and DOOM 2 Xbox Live Arcade in the company’s booth



· Bethesda Softworks: announcement of first public gameplay demo of BRINK, an immersive shooter that blends single-player, co-op, and multiplayer gameplay into one seamless experience, allowing you to develop your character across all modes of play, on Friday, August 14 at QuakeCon 2009 presented by Paul Wedgwood, CEO and game director, Splash Damage



· Bethesda Softworks: industry giant Todd Howard, game director and executive producer, Bethesda Game Studios gives insight into the company’s game-making process along with open mic Q&A on Friday, August 14 at QuakeCon 2009



· id Mobile: announced the launch of Wolfenstein RPG on the iPhone for $4.99 in partnership with EA Mobile



· id Mobile: provided update on the next game in their classic series - DOOM Classic



· id Mobile: announced soon-to-be-released DOOM Resurrection 1.1 update for the iPhone featuring the all new challenge game mode and one new level designed to test the limit of gamers’ skills.



· id Mobile: during the days of QuakeCon 2009, Wolfenstein 3D will be on sale for $0.99 (from $2.99) and also DOOM Resurrection will be on sale for $2.99 (from $9.99) at the Apple iPhone store (Note: sale ends Sunday, August 16)









· id Software: the return of the QUAKE Live leaderboards and new Mac, Linux support



· id Software: debut of the RAGE trailer; Tim Willits, creative director, id Software and Matt Hooper, lead designer, id Software will present the first public demo of the next step in the evolution of first person shooters from the creators of the genre on Saturday, August 15







About QuakeCon:

Often described as the “Woodstock of Gaming,” QuakeCon is a four-day, non-stop celebration of games and the people who play them. Free to all and open to the public, QuakeCon 2009 will feature North America’s largest Bring-Your-Own-Computer (BYOC) LAN party for nearly 3,000 people, drawings and contests for over $75,000 in cash and prizes, the $50,000 QUAKE LIVE Duel and Capture the Flag Championship tournaments, exhibits with the latest games and hardware, and non-stop entertainment, parties and events. First created in 1996 by a group of friends on IRC and now going into its fourteenth year, QuakeCon remains true to its original mission as an event created by gamers, for gamers. Sponsored by id Software and other industry-leading software and hardware manufacturers, QuakeCon continues to be run by a dedicated group of volunteers, including an executive team with more than 75 years of combined experience producing the event. 6,000 people attended QuakeCon 2008.



About id Software:
id Software, part of the ZeniMax Media Inc. family of companies, has provided technical, design and artistic leadership as a world-renowned game developer and technology innovator since its founding in 1991. id Software’s iconic brands such as Wolfenstein™, DOOM®, QUAKE® and Enemy Territory™ have become staples of popular culture for generations of gamers. More information on id Software can be found at www.idsoftware.com. id, Wolfenstein, DOOM, QUAKE, RAGE, Enemy Territory, and QuakeCon and related logos are registered trademarks or trademarks owned by ZeniMax Media Inc.



About Bethesda Softworks:

Bethesda Softworks, part of the ZeniMax Media Inc. family of companies, is a premier developer and worldwide publisher of interactive entertainment software. Titles from two of the world’s top development studios – Bethesda Game Studios and id Software – are featured under the Bethesda Softworks label and include such blockbuster franchises as DOOM®, QUAKE®, The Elder Scrolls®, Fallout®, Wolfenstein™ and RAGE™. For more information on Bethesda Softworks’ products, visit www.bethsoft.com. Bethesda Softworks, Bethesda Game Studios, ZeniMax, The Elder Scrolls, Oblivion and related logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of ZeniMax Media Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Fallout is a trademark or registered trademark of Bethesda Softworks LLC. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All Rights Reserved.