Rage (iD Software's new FPS using their Tech-5 Engine)

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^^Debut Trailer

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iD Tech 5 engine sounds impressive from what I've read. The scenes with the buggies reminded me of MotoStorm. The game sounds cool from the little bit of info that has been released.

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"Everybody should know that we're going to be good at interiors, but we wanted to make a game that offered more. Maybe we should do something that's a little brighter. Maybe stretch out a little bit. What we wound up with is this post-apocalyptic Road Warrior-type game. It's still about 50% run and gun, it's got adventure elements, a lot of driving elements as well." "You're kind of like Buck Rogers in a sense that you come to this world that has long-since forgotten about you. The lines between good and evil are a little grey. There are settlers in this wasteland and an evil regime -- a very classic story. I think the key thing here is that everything we're doing has got to be fun. No extras to show off some tech. It has to serve a purpose and make the game fun. With the big wastelands you can get out of your car, you can drive everywhere, go into little caves, talk to people, we have a better inventory system--it has some adventure elements, too -- but this isn't an RPG."

More on the engine and game

Also, Carmack had some interesting things to say during his keynote and you can read them here. It's still going on.

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id has made a decision to target 60fps with its engine and games.

Carmack Walkthrough of Tech 5 Pt. 1

Carmack Walkthrough of Tech 5 Pt. 2

Tech 5 Tools Exploration

Impressive and I like what he wants to do with Tech 6. It would be incredible, if he can do for geometry what he's doing for textures with Tech 5 and then combine the two.

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RAGE - Quake-Con Trailer

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New direct-feed trailer. 60fps across all platforms. Carmack is a wizard.

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Game Infirmer August Issue

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It's hard to believe, but it's been almost two years since id Software announced its hybrid FPS/racer Rage. Since then, the developer has been tight-lipped about the project. That all changes with our August issue. We've got tons of exclusive dirt on the post-apocalyptic title, including plenty of gameplay details and loads of screens.

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Shacknews

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New details on id Software's open-world shooter-um-racer Rage has surfaced via this month's issue of Game Informer, painting a picture unlike any previous id game. A whole host of details are revealed in the article, including the following features: An engineering system to craft devices including sentry turrets and RC car bombs, if you have the blueprints and parts. Your health regenerates--a gift connected to your history. Races and missions are available from hub towns. Vehicular combat is a big part of racing, with power-ups and ammo placed around the courses. Weapon upgrades, such as a scope and aiming stabilisers for a crossbow. Alternate ammo types, including a crossbow bolt which allows you to briefly control victims before they explode. Stealth is an option in combat too. A gladiatorial game show named Mutant Bash TV offers big prize money. A car parts system allows boosts to areas such as acceleration, traction and suspension. Other car upgrades include bombs, a magnet to draw power-ups, tire shredders and EMP shields. Multiplayer modes are currently not finalised. One weapon is a three-tipped boomerang called the 'wingstick,' which will return. The PC version will offer higher resolutions, more anti-aliasing and faster texture page-in times, but the three versions are essentially the same.