AMD has released Catalyst 8.9 and in addition to the usual bug fixes and resolved issues the new driver brings OverDrive support for Quad CrossfireX configuration, OpenGL 3.0 extension support and a new display mode in Catalyst Control Center. The Catalyst Control Center now has a 1080p @ 50Hz custom mode support for HDTVs for all the Raderon series from X1000 to the HD 4000 series. The most important update is the OverDrive support for Quad CrossfireX configurations that now allow users to o
Με αφορμή τα τελευταιο άρθρο που έγραψα και μια ιδέα που έιχε ο φίλτατος φίλος Cos, είπαμε να βάλουμε κάτω τα παιχνίδια της Dos εποχής που μας απασχόλησαν περισσότερο (που μας ‘ανάγκασαν’ να τρώμε ώρες ολόκληρες μπροστά στον υπολογιστή) Παραθέτω μια μικρή λίστα (είμαι σίγουρος οτι έχω ξεχάσει αρκετά πίσω) με τα παιχνίδια που με απασχόλησαν περισσότερο (και που θυμάμαι ακόμη). Η σειρά με την οποία τα παραθέτω δεν έχει σημασία. Για περισσότερες λεπτομέρειες, κάνετε κλίκ στην φωτο του κάθε παιχνιδι
Eccomi qua, con un post tanto atteso (almeno da me che non vedevo l’ora di condividere alcune foto del mio viaggio negli States con voi) che parla di vacanze. Sigh, vacanze? Wow non potevo scegliere un argomento più fastidioso: siamo tutti tornati e al lavoro in un modo o nell’altro. Chi all’università, chi in una redazione, chi in un call center. Io ho lasciato un paese davvero traboccante di paradossi e ambiguità, eppure davvero affascinante. Un paese comunque che non tratta più i videogio
Eccomi qua, con un post tanto atteso (almeno da me che non vedevo l’ora di condividere alcune foto del mio viaggio negli States con voi) che parla di vacanze. Sigh, vacanze? Wow non potevo scegliere un argomento più fastidioso: siamo tutti tornati e al lavoro in un modo o nell’altro. Chi all’università, chi in una redazione, chi in un call center. Io ho lasciato un paese davvero traboccante di paradossi e ambiguità, eppure davvero affascinante. Un paese comunque che non tratta più i videogio
Activision - Blizzard Merger: The Details Unveiled
Yes, its true! Activision, makers of splendid titles such as MechWarrior 2, The Quake series (with the exception of the first version of Quake), Civilization: Call to Power (1999), Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater (1999), Call of Duty series (2003–), Doom 3 (2004) and Guitar Hero seriesagreed for a merger with makers of Legendary games sucha s StarCraft and Warcraft, as announced on 2nd Dec, 2007. The details of the merger are as follows: The intention to form Activision Blizzard was first announce
The Quake series is a line of first person shooter computer and video games produced by id Software.
Overview
The series is somewhat unusual in that its focus changes frequently; Quake II has nothing to do with Quake, and Quake III Arena has little to do with its predecessors, as well. This is mostly because Quake II was originally supposed to be an entirely different franchise ("Quake II" was a tentative title), a plan which was shot down when most of the names id Software had tried to use instead were already taken.
Quake involves a Marine traveling through alternate dimensions to prevent a demonic invasion from occurring, in a similar storyline to their previous hit game Doom; Quake II involves an assault on an alien planet in retaliation for attacking Earth, which is entirely unrelated to its predecessor. Most of the subsequent entries in the Quake franchise follow Quake II, not Quake.
Quake III does not truly have a plot, though its inclusion of characters named "Tank Jr." (After a heavily armed enemy in Quake II) and "Bitterman" (The name written on the player character's landing pod in Quake II as well spoken in the game intro) connect it with the Quake II series (though it must be noted that the Doomguy is included as well). Characters "Ranger and "Wrack" who wear armor that closely resemble that worn by the protagonist in the original Quake demonstrate that Quake III Arena may draw characters from both of its otherwise unrelated prequels.
Quake IV follows directly where Quake II left off; it details finishing the assault on the Alien planet, to defeat the enemies for good.
Games
Main series
Quake (1996)
Quake Mission Pack 1: Scourge of Armagon (1997)
Quake Mission Pack 2: Dissolution of Eternity (1997)
Quake II (1997)
Quake II Mission Pack: The Reckoning (1998)
Quake II Mission Pack: Ground Zero (1998)
Quake III Arena (1999)
Quake III: Team Arena (2000)
Quake 4 (2005)
Spinoffs
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars (2007)
Quake Mobile (2005)
Quake Live (TBA)
Quake Arena DS (TBA)
Upcoming games
John Carmack stated, at Quakecon 2007, that the Id Tech 5 engine would be used for an unannounced Quake game and along with the statement that Doom 4 will happen, he stated that Quake (III) Arena would get a sequel at some point.
Engines
Most games rely on enhanced versions of the original Quake engine with better lighting, more complex model support, better netcode and other modifications.
External links
IGN preview of Quake Mobile
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Quake series
Games
Quake (Scourge of Armagon • Dissolution of Eternity) • Quake II (The Reckoning • Ground Zero) • Quake III Arena (Team Arena) • Quake 4 • Enemy Territory: Quake Wars • Quake Live
Engines
Quake engine • id Tech 2 • id Tech 3 • id Tech 4 • id Tech 5
