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Tim Willits to Leave id Software After QuakeCon 2019

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Tim Willits recently announced on Twitter that he will be leaving id Software after QuakeCon 2019.

“After 24 years, I’ve decided to leave id Software after QuakeCon,” said Willits. “I’ve been extremely lucky to work with the best people in the industry on truly amazing games. QuakeCon has been an unbelievable part of my journey and I look forward to seeing everyone at the Gaylord Texan.”

He’s not revealing his post-id plan as of yet, but promises to after QuakeCon.

As far as what he’s leaving behind, he tells fans not to worry about the future of their favorite games.

“All of the games currently in development are in very good hands, my departure will not affect any planned releases,” said Willits. “id Software is packed full of amazing talent that will continue to develop (long into the future) some of the best shooters in the world.”

We at QNN are sad to see him go but wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors. And although we have to create some fake news out of this, know that it is out of love.

 

 

 

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FIRST LOOK: Leaked Exhibitor Area Map

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Disclaimer: the map is real but the name on the watermark was added for comedic purposes. The actual source of the map will not be identified.

QNN has recently come into possession of a map of the exhibitor area.

Of course, our sources are protected for fear of the consequences they may face. 

A closer look at the map shows a promising amount of fire extinguishers throughout the area. It looks like QuakeCon is really upping their game this year when it comes to fire safety.

“Man, I thought their fire preparation was so good I just had to release it,” said the anonymous leaker. 

We’re 100% confident the source cannot be found out, which is why QNN is comfortable publishing this information. 

 

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Modders Inc. US Case Modding Championship Results from QuakeCon 2018

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See the full results at Modder’s Inc.

A stroll through the BYOC will reveal the spectacle that is case modding at QuakeCon. Modders Inc. Many enter the US Case Modding Championship at QuakeCon, run by Modders Inc.

“Every year I am truly impressed and amazed with the caliber of mods that are entered and every year,” said Tom Brokaw of Modders Inc.  “The mods keep getting better and better.”

Brokaw continues, “the level of competition this year was really intense. There were so many fantastic mods in all the categories. Judging this was not an easy task and in some cases, a single point separated the top contenders in their respective categories. These competitors keep upping their game a notch every year and we love it!”

 

From Modders Inc.:

The modding contest has three categories: Bethesda/ID, Scratch Built, and Case Mod. Here is how to compete in each category.

Classic Case Mod: Consists of any mod that is built from an existing retail PC Case.

Scratch-Build Mod: Consists of any mod built from anything other than a retail PC Case.

id/Bethesda Themed Mod: Consists of any mod style (classic or scratch) themed about id Software/Bethesda or any of their games.

 

See the full results at Modder’s Inc.

 

Here’s a gallery of all the winners.

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QuakeCon Registration Information LEAKED

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Thanks to some sleuth work over at QConForums, we now know that registration for QuakeCon will be Friday, June, 29 at 7:30 p.m.

BYOC tickets will be $75, with UAC and QDQ available as add ons. And let’s not forget the swaggy swag pack that will be available as an add on as well.

Since the beginning, the LAN has been touted to be at a record-setting 5,000 seat capacity, so buy your TXU stock.

QuakeCon will officially confirm registration details Monday, June 25 as announced in their Friday tweet.

The registration link is http://registration.quakecon.org.

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Quakecon Forums Announces Second Annual Badge Design Contest

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Quakecon Forums recently announced their second annual badge design contest. The community is encouraged to submit their original designs for a chance to be featured on their 2018 Quakecon Forums badge.

“Every year, we sell badges to fund the forums. We have made them in the past, cloaked in secrecy and darkness behind the scenes,” according to the QconForums website. “Now, for the second year we are continuing to crowd source the community and give everyone an opportunity to showcase their skills and have a choice in the final design.”

Here is how it will work:
Submit Your Work BEFORE Midnight QST July 10th, 2018 (Midnight Central so get it in by 11:59:59 July 9th)
Limit of 3 entries per person
Send entries to contest@qconforums.com
Be sure to include your forum username in the email.
We (The Forum Admins) will select the top 5 contenders by June 15th
A poll will be put up with the final 5 for the community to decide the winner

Requirements:
Must fit within the attached pdf template
Must follow the theme: New Beginnings
Must Include the horse head mask Like this
Must Include the year (2018), qconforums.com, and FORUM WHOR3S

Rules:
content should be no greater than PG-13
Admins will select 5 from all the submissions to be voted on by the community

Prizes:
2 Badges (Valued at $10)
The pride of seeing your creation paraded around Quakecon 2018
Knowing you helped the forums survive another year *thumbs up*
Your choice of flavor: six cans of Bawls. (Requires Vendor to show up, substitutions may be made if necessary)

Disclaimer:
Artwork remains the property of the artist.
Artists, entrants and winners agree to license all submitted artwork to Qconforums royalty free, with no expiration for use on our website and other marketing materials (Das Badges).

Click here to download the badge template.

 

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QuakeCon Announces Event Schedule, Ticketing Prices and Swag Pack Info

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QuakeCon just announced an update, including the event schedule, ticketing prices and swag pack info.

If you want to Bring Your Own Computer, you’ll have to shell out $75 dollars, an increase in $25 from 2017, but you’ll get a cool pin. The BYOC, exhibit hall and esports tournaments will also extend through Sunday, which is different than years past. Specific hours have not been announced.

There’s also still no announcement on a registration date for tickets at this time.

 

 

From QuakeCon’s Post:

With QuakeCon 2018 rapidly approaching, we’re excited to share more details about this year’s fan gathering in Dallas, Texas. With an expanded schedule including the return of the keynote address and panels, new ticketing and registration options, a BYOC area twice as large as last year, and much more, we’re expecting the 23rd annual QuakeCon to be the best one yet.

EVENT SCHEDULE

The big news — for the first time ever the exhibit hall will be open all day from Friday through Sunday, making for a full weekend of QuakeCon fun. The keynote address returns in 2018, offering the latest scoops on all of Bethesda Softworks’ games, along with a variety of panels offering insight into games and the community.

And, finally, the best Quake Champions players in the world will once again descend on Dallas to face-off live on-stage, this time in the QuakeCon Open, with $200,000 on the line.

 

TICKETING AND REGISTRATION

Your QuakeCon team is working to create a better, smoother process for registration and to get it just right, they’ll need a little more time. We will announce further details on registration availability soon.

In the meantime, a reminder that while general admittance remains free, attendees wishing to participate in the QuakeCon 2018 BYOC must pre-purchase a package (options listed below) to guarantee a spot. As ‘BYOC Select-a-Seat’ packages are limited and all seats will be accounted for prior to the show, we want to remind everyone that there will not be seats available on-site for walk-ins.

 

RETURN OF THE SWAG PACK

New this year – SWAG! During package registration, fans will have the chance to add a premium, limited edition swag bag full of exclusive items to their ticket selection. Pre-orders will be taken for a limited time for $150. Each package includes a premium roll-over backpack, a set of three exclusive pins, a QuakeCon stainless steel water bottle, a QuakeCon air freshener, an oversized QuakeCon mousepad, a QuakeCon luggage tag, and a 36-inch inflatable Rocket Launcher from Quake Champions. In addition, all BYOC tickets include the Official 2018 QuakeCon Pin.

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