QUAKE 4 is now available for the brand new Xbox 360 from Microsoft. This is the first time we've ever had a game out at the launch of a console platform and we can't wait for Xbox 360 gamers to get their hands on QUAKE 4.

QUAKE 4 is the next chapter in the futuristic war between the Earth and Strogg, transporting you into the boots of Matthew Kane, an elite member of the legendary Rhino Squad, as you battle through incredible combat missions across the Strogg home planet. QUAKE 4 multiplayer features fast-paced competition-style gaming incorporating CTF, deathmatch, team deathmatch and an all new tournament mode - all for up to 8 players on Xbox Live or System Link.

The game also includes a complete version of QUAKE II, re-engineered exclusively for Xbox 360, featuring up to 4-player support for co-operative play and multiplayer support over System Link.

Pick up a copy today at your favorite retailer:
Best Buy
EB Games
GameStop

id Software and Activision have released the 1.0.4 update for QUAKE 4. This optional update addresses issues discovered in both single player and multiplayer, and is highly recommended for anyone playing on the Internet. The update primarily addresses several issues found in the multiplayer server browser and improves server browser refresh and population speeds, filtering, sorting, and navigation. Please see the ReadMe file for a complete list of changes and other instructions. This update is optional as it does not affect pure server, PunkBuster compatibility or protocol consistency; therefore, both updated and non-updated clients will still be able to play one another.

WINDOWS USERS - DOWNLOAD QUAKE 4 1.0.4 UPDATE

LINUX USERS - DOWNLOAD QUAKE 4 1.0.4 UPDATE

The QUAKE 4 Software Development Kit (SDK) and mod development tools are also now available at www.iddevnet.com. This site offers downloads, examples, documentation and other information for anyone interested in creating QUAKE 4 mods.

We are also working on a larger, required update that will address a broader range of reported issues in both multiplayer and single player.

id Software is looking for someone to join our team as Webmaster and all-around Internet guru. The position involves typical daily duties coding and updating idsoftware.com as well as management of the id Online Store. Additionally, our webmaster is responsible for administering a number of id game servers as well as offering creative and technical advice on external web projects like out individual game sites.

Candidate requirements:

• At least 2 years experience developing/coding websites in .php and .html
• Experience running and managing first-person game servers
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of "game community" including fan sites, IRC, message boards, etc.
• Firm grasp of web art creation and management tools
• Strong understanding of computer hardware and software systems
• Adaptability. id is a small company and everyone does a lot of different jobs. You must be comfortable occasionally working long hours, and taking on responsibilities outside of your job description.
• Must already live in Dallas or surrounding areas (or be willing to relocate at your own expense)

Interested Candidates should email a resume, examples of previous/current work, and any references to webstuff@idsoftware.com

QUAKE 4 has been out about a week now, and the response has been fantastic. If you haven't picked up a copy yet, make sure to grab one. The Special DVD Edition is particularly cool with full versions of QUAKE II and both QUAKE II mission packs included, as well as a bunch of behind the scenes footage.

We also wanted to make sure that everyone playing QUAKE 4 knows that it is very important to have the latest drivers for your system. If you need new drivers, or don't know if you have the latest drivers, here are a few quick links to help out:

NVIDIA Graphics Drivers
ATI Graphics Drivers
Creative Sound Drivers

Stay tuned for more QUAKE 4 updates including information on the upcoming SDK release.

If you missed the news from the X05 event in Amsterdam this week, we are extremely excited to announce that the next installment of Wolfenstein is now in development for the Xbox 360 and PC! Wolfenstein is one of the greatest franchises in first-person gaming, and we've turned to our friends at Raven Software to help us create something really special.

This new chapter in the legendary Wolfenstein series delivers players deep behind the enemy lines of a war-torn Germany, where Nazi experiments with technology and the supernatural threaten to turn the tide of World War II. Utilizing a revolutionary new graphics technology targeted specifically at next generation hardware, the new Wolfenstein experience will draw players into a seamless world of unmatched exploration, action, and espionage.