Quake 4 on course to launch at Christmas - bit-tech.net Forums

Tim S · 13th May 2005, 00:28

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2005/05...aunch_details/

RR5 · 13th May 2005, 00:34

Quake 4 better be more brightly lit than Doom 3! "eek lets hide the missing polygons by dimming the lights"

EdIT Being serious, I didn't even play Quake 3 much. I'm more into the single player aspect of first person shooters. Grand Theft Auto would be exactly the kind of game I'd like.

RotoSequence · 13th May 2005, 00:54

From what I have seen, Quake 4 looks to be much brighter than Doom 3; this should be a fun game if your computer can run it

Firehed · 13th May 2005, 01:06

Well nvidia's a bit favored in the Doom3 engine, should combine nicely with SLI

That screenie looks very impressive, and although I never played much of the first three, it looks like it might redeem the impressive doom3 engine, because Doom3, im my eyes, wasn't even worth my friends bandwidth.

I'm sure we'll hear more before that time comes though.

RTT · 13th May 2005, 02:11

Can't wait

But Quake 2 will always be the best Quake no matter what

BioSniper · 13th May 2005, 09:19

Lets hope its better than the rather abysmal doom3 this time round

smoguzbenjamin · 13th May 2005, 09:31

TBH I liked doom3

RR5 · 13th May 2005, 09:42

Doom 3 was probably the best bang for your buck game. I totally loved it, the sheer feel of the game sets it above HL2.

HL2 is no second runner up in my eyes, the game delivers an amazing gameplay feel (Grav gun anyone?) But I felt at times I was being rushed by the game play and could not marvel at the environment.

Now what about Enthusia for the playstation 2? If what they are saying about the game is only 95% achieved in a public release, I must own it.

Lord_A · 13th May 2005, 10:14

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Originally Posted by RTT

Can't wait

But Quake 2 will always be the best Quake no matter what

Booooo!!!!

Quake (1) was the best out of the three so far IMO

Jamie · 13th May 2005, 13:36

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Originally Posted by Lord_A

Booooo!!!!

Quake (1) was the best out of the three so far IMO

Da Dego · 13th May 2005, 14:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by RTT

Can't wait

But Quake 2 will always be the best Quake no matter what

Agreed. Man, that was a great game..

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Originally Posted by RR5

Doom 3 was probably the best bang for your buck game. I totally loved it, the sheer feel of the game sets it above HL2.

HL2 is no second runner up in my eyes, the game delivers an amazing gameplay feel (Grav gun anyone?) But I felt at times I was being rushed by the game play and could not marvel at the environment.

I think the difference here was the underlying story and intent. Doom 3 was just so dark, and played out like a horror novel (unique, compared to the first 2). HL2 was a lot like a "Spartacus" story, and was a bit more epic in scope (thus the rushed feeling, or the game would take forever). I liked both games a lot, but for different reasons entirely. However, HL2 will be replayed (probably several times), because a neat, sweeping epic is always fun. Doom3 is a once and done...like a good horror movie, it creeped me out and scared me at times, but now I know where the surprises are and it's just not as effective.

Bindibadgi · 13th May 2005, 15:09

Oh for crying out loud. Quake 3 was a great game, if it was too dark you just turn your gamma up. Ever heard of the cinematic experience where you dont see ab-sol-ute-ly-ev-ery-th-ing.
Quake 3 was lovely and fast paced, and if you dont like multiplayer FPS then obviously Quake 4 isnt really for you

It's like saying you didnt like Silent Hill because it was scary.

I cant wait, **** single player i want uber fast MP action. I want it so fast and hardcore i forget to blink.

Da Dego · 13th May 2005, 15:55

Hahahaha...ok, you have a point, bindi (as usual).

r3Q · 13th May 2005, 16:46

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Originally Posted by Bindibadgi

I cant wait, **** single player i want uber fast MP action. I want it so fast and hardcore i forget to blink.

that right there is why quake3 > everything.

fast paced action = skills.

i am going to start playing ra3 again. i got the updates and dl'd ra3 yesterday.

lepre · 13th May 2005, 19:10

i hope it come out before christmans...i can't wait!

Bindibadgi · 13th May 2005, 19:28

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Originally Posted by r3Q

that right there is why quake3 > everything.

fast paced action = skills.

i am going to start playing ra3 again. i got the updates and dl'd ra3 yesterday.

I could never get the hang of ra3, i just enjoyed CTF instagib and the 150% speed DM servers. The 131 patch basically made the game pretty **** though, and by that point there were cheaters galore

RR5 · 13th May 2005, 20:16

What the click is RA3?

You know "christmas" is code for "Will be released June of next year"

Da Dego · 13th May 2005, 20:20

if ID has their hands in it, christmas means june of the year 2 after that.

Swafeman · 13th May 2005, 22:23

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Originally Posted by Bindibadgi

Oh for crying out loud. Quake 3 was a great game, if it was too dark you just turn your gamma up. Ever heard of the cinematic experience where you dont see ab-sol-ute-ly-ev-ery-th-ing.
Quake 3 was lovely and fast paced, and if you dont like multiplayer FPS then obviously Quake 4 isnt really for you

It's like saying you didnt like Silent Hill because it was scary.

I cant wait, **** single player i want uber fast MP action. I want it so fast and hardcore i forget to blink.

Quake 3 rocked ! Apart from Maybe CSS, well, I duno !

Quake 3 was the first real game I played online and it rocked, and still does, I loved the fast paced bang bang action

fivecheebs · 17th May 2005, 11:52

/me wakes up!

Cant believe i missed this before.

I still play q3, specifically q3 threewave mod. Servers are still busy enough to have a choice most of the time (busier than RA3 ... there arent even any UK leagues for RA any more

... tis a shame but CPMA owns RA3 andyway, and threewave is RA less the naff armour protect = CTF of various guises.

Its still my most played game. I havent liked anything else since i became hooked on it. Simply, nothing else has the pace that Q3 does, you need skill and speed to do well, and thats why i like it. Its still exhillerating rocket jumping form one side of the map to the other in less time it takes to blink.

This is one game i will definately be preordering ... and not expected til this time next year as dadego rightly said!

13th May 2005, 00:28	#1
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13th May 2005, 00:34	#2
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13th May 2005, 00:54	#3
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13th May 2005, 01:06	#4
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13th May 2005, 09:42	#8
RR5 Hypermodder Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bellevue, Washington Posts: 710	Doom 3 was probably the best bang for your buck game. I totally loved it, the sheer feel of the game sets it above HL2. HL2 is no second runner up in my eyes, the game delivers an amazing gameplay feel (Grav gun anyone?) But I felt at times I was being rushed by the game play and could not marvel at the environment. Now what about Enthusia for the playstation 2? If what they are saying about the game is only 95% achieved in a public release, I must own it. __________________ <+Crash0rz> i cool my pc by pissing into a tube <@Yo-DUH_87> "Han will have those pants down, we've got to give him more time!" <+WoodShop> if you abuse cats i'll hunt you for as long as you live then slowly kill you with an AA battery <+bloodcar> bah, the forums still have me as loobcard

13th May 2005, 15:09	#12
Bindibadgi Richard Swinburne bit-tech Staff Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Omnipwntent Posts: 28,228	Oh for crying out loud. Quake 3 was a great game, if it was too dark you just turn your gamma up. Ever heard of the cinematic experience where you dont see ab-sol-ute-ly-ev-ery-th-ing. Quake 3 was lovely and fast paced, and if you dont like multiplayer FPS then obviously Quake 4 isnt really for you It's like saying you didnt like Silent Hill because it was scary. I cant wait, **** single player i want uber fast MP action. I want it so fast and hardcore i forget to blink. __________________ Made you look, made you stare, made you clicked this in your underwear! Den of Geek!

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13th May 2005, 19:10	#15
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13th May 2005, 20:16	#17
RR5 Hypermodder Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bellevue, Washington Posts: 710	What the click is RA3? You know "christmas" is code for "Will be released June of next year" __________________ <+Crash0rz> i cool my pc by pissing into a tube <@Yo-DUH_87> "Han will have those pants down, we've got to give him more time!" <+WoodShop> if you abuse cats i'll hunt you for as long as you live then slowly kill you with an AA battery <+bloodcar> bah, the forums still have me as loobcard

13th May 2005, 20:20	#18
Da Dego Brett Thomas Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cleveland, OH USA Posts: 3,906	if ID has their hands in it, christmas means june of the year 2 after that. __________________ "Frankly that seems overkill. iluvtrees2 arguing with spec is the intellectual equivalent of a bunny rabbit taking on a pissed-off lion." - Nexxo

17th May 2005, 11:52	#20
fivecheebs Dont panic! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: pangalactic gargleblaster Posts: 1,769	/me wakes up! Cant believe i missed this before. I still play q3, specifically q3 threewave mod. Servers are still busy enough to have a choice most of the time (busier than RA3 ... there arent even any UK leagues for RA any more ... tis a shame but CPMA owns RA3 andyway, and threewave is RA less the naff armour protect = CTF of various guises. Its still my most played game. I havent liked anything else since i became hooked on it. Simply, nothing else has the pace that Q3 does, you need skill and speed to do well, and thats why i like it. Its still exhillerating rocket jumping form one side of the map to the other in less time it takes to blink. This is one game i will definately be preordering ... and not expected til this time next year as dadego rightly said! __________________ Give Blood If not to save a life then just so you can get out of it on 2 pints in the pub after giving!