![]() ![]() The timing's right too, of course.We've recently seen the release of the 25th anniversary enhanced edition, Quake 2 conveniently-enough turns 25 next year, and with Microsoft's acquisition of the company this time last year, it's possible the company's IP portfolio has had a refresh.So while all we can do is chalk this up as an enthusiastic rumour at this point, I think it's a pretty compelling one.Watch this space, I guess. Let's face it - a development studio advertising for developers isn't particularly newsworthy.In this instance, however, Zenimax stated several times that the new hires will be contributing to "the development of a long-running iconic action FPS", and makes mention of "sci-fi and fantasy environments" - and that's the bit that's got everyone a little excited.Watch on YouTube With Machine Games presumably leading on Wolfenstein and Avalanche leading on Rage, that leaves id Software with just a couple of options for what that "iconic action FPS" might be - Doom or Quake.And "sci-fi and fantasy environments" fit more neatly with Quake more than they do Doom, not least because the latest Doom game only released last year. Kids these days don't know how good they've got it.Could id Software be making a new Quake gameĬould id Software be making a new Quake game? Eurogamer.Net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission.Read our editorial policy.Could id Software be making a new Quakegame? What do you think the "long-running iconic action FPS" could be? News by Vikki Blake Contributor Updated on 48 comments id Software is currently advertising a dozen job openings at its Texas studio, sparking speculation that a new Quake instalment might be on the way. ![]() God, I think I might have first played Chaos DM through Microsoft's MSN Zone web portal horrible mess thing. It does have trash-talking, gesture-throwing bots so you can play offline. There are still three Q2 Chaos Deathmatch servers running, though I can't imagine they're too busy nowadays. That sort of mayhem can be frustrating - and is, in many other 'wodge of weapons' mods - but Chaos threw deaths out so quickly and furiously that I always had a ball. ![]() It's about as much of a mess as it sounds, in a good way.Īs the name might suggest, Chaos Deathmatch is a huge lark when you're uncertain what's even happening, when you've got an overpowered weapon and so does your opponent, when you respawn and are instantly sucked into a light show and gibbed. ![]() You'll find crossbows, flashbangs, sentry turrets, grappling hooks, poison grenades, a broadsword, laser trip mines, homing proximity mines, an explosive super shotgun, a ridiculous single-use room-killer named the Gravity Vortex, and plenty more. If you weren't poisoned and being chased by smiley-faced homing proximity mines while juggling another player with an air blaster, you were missing out.Ĭhaos Deathmatch takes the tried-and-tested Quake II deathmatch formula then boshes in a load more weapons and items. Quake has seen plenty of mods adding oodles of wacky weapons but the one that most caught my eye was Chaos Deathmatch for Quake II. One a day, every day of the year, perhaps for all time. Have You Played? is an endless stream of game retrospectives. ![]()
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