History & Community
13 entries in the Quake compendium.
id SoftwarePioneers of the first-person shooter genre.John CarmackCo-founder of id Software and lead programmer of Quake.QuakeConThe world's largest gathering of Quake fans and competitive first-person shooter players.QuakeCThe compiled language that powered Quake modding.John RomeroCo-founder of id Software, designer of Doom and Quake, and creator of the deathmatch.ThreshThe first professional gamer and Quake legend who won a Ferrari at Red Annihilation.TremulousFree and open source asymmetric team-based FPS with RTS elements.Quake IV (2005)A lone soldier holds the line against the Strogg swarm on a dying world.Quake III Arena (1999)The greatest warriors of all time fight for the amusement of the Vadrigar in the Arena Eternal.Quake Live (2014)The fourth title in the Quake series, continuing the story of Quake II.XonoticFree, open-source arena FPS where a physics-driven ball is the ultimate weapon.Quake Champions (2017)The first-person shooter that defined 3D gaming and online multiplayer.Urban TerrorA Hollywood tactical shooter blending realism with fast-paced multiplayer action.
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