GameSpy's annual pilgrimage to QuakeCon is underway! Organized by a slew of volunteers and Quake aficionados -- and in recent years enjoying big-name sponsorship -- the QuakeCon conference runs from August 12th to 15th this year. Where? The steamy summertime of Dallas, Texas, a few miles from id Software's Mesquite headquarters.

What will you find at QuakeCon? For starters, you've got a LAN party that'll boggle the mind, with thousands of gamers participating in massive 256-player tournaments or open gaming. Running parallel to the gaming you've got workshops, where id Software and others will talk about modifying the DOOM 3 engine, building the perfect game ... as well as their next "big thing."

On top of that you've got a expo hall where hardware manufacturers and publishers are showing some of the season's hottest properties, with particular emphasis on the Quake-engine games in the works. Coverage kicks off Thursday and continues throughout the weekend -- stick around for more!



Saturday, Aug. 14

QuakeCon Tournament Results
Who are the ultimate shooters in Quake 3 Arena and Doom 3? The smoke has finally cleared, and we've got the answers!


John Carmack on DOOM 3 and 3D Engines to Come
Every year John Carmack's talk about 3D game technology is a highlight of the show. Find out what id Software is working on next!


Q&A; Session with id Software
The FPS gurus at id Software take questions from the audience in this QuakeCon panel. Find out about the DOOM movie, the Mac port, and more!


Fargo's QuakeCon Blog: Barbequed Deathmatch
Update: Tourney Results Are In! A blow-by-blow account of the QuakeCon insanity from GameSpy's resident humorist. Updated continuously all weekend!


Friday, Aug. 13

Interview: Todd Hollenshead on DOOM 3
Sal 'Sluggo' Accardo sits down for a long chat with id Software CEO Todd Hollenshead. See his thoughts about the game, the show, and what's next for id!


Call of Duty: United Offensive Hands-On
Two new multiplayer maps from this massive expansion were showcased. Check out how the driveable tanks reinvent the multiplayer in this one...


DOOM 3 Xbox
We get a look at the ported version of id's scary shooter that's gotten good reviews on the PC side. OK, we wet ourselves.


QuakeCon Photo Gallery
Some quick pics of the first evening of the show: the people, the places, the faces, the guys who throw tee-shirts.


Thursday, Aug. 12
Roll Your Own DOOM 3
id Software hosts a pair of roundtables helping modders and mappers sink their teeth into the new DOOM 3 Engine.


NVIDIA's Mid-Range Attack
NVIDIA announces new lower-priced cards that may be just what your wallet ordered. And they will be able to display the newest games.


Wednesday, Aug. 11
What to Expect This Year
Sluggo, Fargo and company invade Texas again. We look back at last year's con, then predict what we'll see this year.