August 16, 2010, Sydney, Australia \u2013 Bethesda Softworks\u00ae, a ZeniMax\u00ae Media company, revealed at QuakeCon 2010 that RAGE\u2122, the highly anticipated title from id Software\u2122, will be available on store shelves and online in North America on September 13, 2011 and in Europe, Australia and New Zealand on September 16, 2011. Developed by id Software \u2013 legendary creators of DOOM, Quake, and Wolfenstein \u2013 RAGE is slated for release on Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system, and Games for Windows.<\/p>\n
\u201cGamers all over the world can now officially begin the countdown to the launch of RAGE,\u201d said Todd Hollenshead, president of id Software. \u201cAt id, the development team continues their work to complete our newest franchise that will once again elevate the shooter genre.\u201d<\/p>\n
RAGE features intense first-person shooter action, breakneck vehicle combat, an expansive world to explore and jaw-dropping graphics powered by id\u2019s revolutionary id Tech 5 technology. Set in the not-too-distant future after an asteroid impacts Earth, you emerge into a vast wasteland to discover humanity working to rebuild itself against such forces as bandit gangs, mutants, and more. From the pioneers of first-person shooter gameplay, RAGE promises an experience like no other.<\/p>\n
\u201cRAGE will set the new standard for first-person shooters,\u201d said Vlatko Andonov, president of Bethesda Softworks. \u201cThe awards and buzz coming out of E3, and at QuakeCon, shows that we\u2019ve got a huge hit in the works with this game and we are really looking forward to getting it into everyone\u2019s hands.\u201d<\/p>\n
RAGE has already garnered an impressive collection of accolades and awards, including \u2018Best Overall Game\u2019 and \u2018Best Shooter\u2019 from IGN at E3 2010. RAGE was also voted \u2018Best Console Game\u2019, \u2018Best Action Game\u2019, and given a special commendation for graphics by the Game Critic Awards, an independent group made up of journalists from 31 leading North American media outlets that cover the videogame industry.<\/p>\n