'Yes, Quake is back': The classic arena shooter returns with a focus on e-sports
A full 20 years after the first Quake launched, the classic competitive shooter returns with Quake Champions.
It was news so big, it's how Bethesda started its press conference for E3 2016. Describing it as a "competitive arena-style game for the PC" the Bethesda showcase kicked off with a bang, showing off a cinematic trailer for the new Quake Champions.
Developed once more by Id Software, creators of the franchise, the game has been designed with competitive e-sports in mind, building on the tradition of the Quake series. The reveal drew cries from the crowd and Tim Willits, co-creator of the original Quake, hit the stage to share just a little information about the game.
At the moment, the main news is around the different characters, each with unique abilities and combat styles, with a series of Quake leagues and events to be built out as the game launches. The game's graphics were promised to run at 120Hz with an unlocked frame rate -- news that set the crowd off again.
More information will be revealed at the next Quakecon convention held in late July.
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