Previously referred to as the 'Doom 3 Engine', Tech 4 is id Software's current licensing platform. Powering games such as Doom 3, Quake 4 and Enemy Territory Quake Wars, Tech 4 revolutionized the use of realtime dynamic lighting as well as other technologies.

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A Hexeny Retrospective - 5 Years in the Making
Doom III

A Hexeny Retrospective - 5 Years in the Making

Nov 30, 2009 Hexen: Edge Of Chaos 6 comments

We take a brief look back at the history of our project: where we started, where we've been, and where we are now.

Devblog #8 - The Shape of Things to Come
Doom III

Devblog #8 - The Shape of Things to Come

Nov 16, 2009 Phobos 4 comments

We haven't made any updates for a while, but we're working really hard. This year has been really turbulent and stressful, yet full of progress. I would...

Fall 2009 Status Report
Doom III

Fall 2009 Status Report

Nov 14, 2009 Ruiner 3 comments

2009 has proven to be a tough year for the team and development of Ruiner. Even though things have gotten rough, we are still working hard on the mod...

HQ2 patch coming soon
Doom III

HQ2 patch coming soon

Nov 04, 2009 HardQore 2 1 comment

Work has begun on a patch for HQ2 which offers several improvements and additions to the demo.

Mapping the Depths and Dungeons
Doom III

Mapping the Depths and Dungeons

Nov 03, 2009 Hexen: Edge Of Chaos 4 comments

An interview with one of our intrepid level designers. He talks about mapping, mapping, and even more mapping.

October 31st, 2009
Doom III

October 31st, 2009

Nov 01, 2009 The Dark Mod 2 comments

The response to the release of The Dark Mod is very gratifying. Over 3000 downloads so far and the majority of received comments are positive. Several...

Dark Mod FM:  Patently Dangerous Released
Doom III

Dark Mod FM: Patently Dangerous Released

Oct 31, 2009 The Dark Mod 1 comment

My Dark Mod FM Patently Dangerous was released today. Happy Halloween everybody!

Progress and random monster/item placement
Doom III

Progress and random monster/item placement

Oct 20, 2009 Escape from Enemy Mountain 1 comment

Work is continuing, albeit slowly, on the upcoming demo release.

Its Here!
Doom III

Its Here!

Oct 17, 2009 The Dark Mod 19 comments

Its here! TDM 1.0! Please visit our download pages on the main site for details.

Status Update
Doom III

Status Update

Oct 17, 2009 Desolated: The Crying Fate 2 comments

A news item giving an overview what is done yet and what is left to do to finish this modproject.

Current status update
Quake 4

Current status update

Oct 13, 2009 GameType Revolution 0 comments

Some help have been arrived \o/ but still in need of more.

HQ2 gameplay video & review
Doom III

HQ2 gameplay video & review

Oct 12, 2009 HardQore 2 10 comments

game-damashi.com has done a review and posted a full walkthrough for the HardQore 2 demo.

October 12th, 2009
Doom III

October 12th, 2009

Oct 12, 2009 The Dark Mod 4 comments

October 12th, 2009 Things are going well. This is a reminder that our beta will release soon!

HardQore 2 Demo Released
Doom III

HardQore 2 Demo Released

Oct 06, 2009 HardQore 2 2 comments

HardQore 2 1 level demo is now available for download! This demo is might be short, but it includes all the mod features. For Doom3 1.3.1. Manual install...

At the edge
Doom III

At the edge

Sep 27, 2009 HardQore 2 4 comments

The end is almost here and we will be announcing the release date very soon...

23rd Century Warfare Roadmap
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars

23rd Century Warfare Roadmap

Sep 27, 2009 23rd Century Warfare 0 comments

Explaining when and where 23rd Century Warfare will be released...

Help wanted
Quake 4

Help wanted

Sep 25, 2009 GameType Revolution 0 comments

The GameType Revolution Development team is a small development team consisting of 2 developers. We where at the peak point 2-5 developers, a couple of...

Q4Run v0.3.10 beta
Quake 4

Q4Run v0.3.10 beta

Sep 16, 2009 Q4Run 0 comments

Version 0.3.10 mainly includes a license and some small changes.

Hexen: Edge of Chaos Needs You!
Doom III

Hexen: Edge of Chaos Needs You!

Sep 15, 2009 Hexen: Edge Of Chaos 1 comment

Our team is looking for a little extra help to aid in our first release.

New shots / Help wanted
Quake 4

New shots / Help wanted

Sep 15, 2009 Shadowing Hate 0 comments

We have a couple of new still-alive shots up featuring some new media we've recently acquired, partially thanks to texture artist KC Clark. We really...

Way to change? Yeah Time will tell
Doom III

Way to change? Yeah Time will tell

Sep 14, 2009 Wolfenstein: The Dark Sense of War 2 comments

Was it that hard to make a properly "Wolfenstein"? I mean, Was it that Realllllllllly haaaaarrrd? (for professionals aka Endrant, Threewave and of course...

Quake 4 Reborn Version 2 Has Been Uploaded!
Quake 4

Quake 4 Reborn Version 2 Has Been Uploaded!

Sep 13, 2009 Quake 4 Reborn 0 comments

Yes, as I type, the latest installment in Quake 4 Reborn is undergoing authorization. The ETA is about 5 hours from now. This mod is going to be a fairly...

September 13th, 2009
Doom III

September 13th, 2009

Sep 13, 2009 The Dark Mod 8 comments

September 13th, 2009 Well, I had hoped to be able to announce TDM's release before now, but we've had a couple kinks in the road. Our primary coders...

Patch 1.2 + 'ROE for FF' campaign released!
Doom III

Patch 1.2 + 'ROE for FF' campaign released!

Sep 07, 2009 Fragging Free 0 comments

Fragging Free v1.2 Patch and 'Enhanced ROE Campaign' have been released for Doom3:Roe 1.3.1 on Windows or Linux.

Delay - Study
Doom III

Delay - Study

Sep 06, 2009 Desolated: The Crying Fate 1 comment

Just some informations for the current delay and some other explanations to it.

Scribing the Fate of Cronos
Doom III

Scribing the Fate of Cronos

Aug 19, 2009 Hexen: Edge Of Chaos 2 comments

An interview with our Writer and the reveal of our story. He talks about fleshing out the world and its narrative, as well as encouraging everyone to...

Carmack talks Rage, Doom 4, and modding
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Carmack talks Rage, Doom 4, and modding

Aug 11, 2009 ID Tech 4 Modders 18 comments

"I don't expect a vibrant [iD Tech 5] mod scene," says father of modern FPS game technology.

Quake Wars: Tactical Assault v0.3.2
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars

Quake Wars: Tactical Assault v0.3.2

Aug 09, 2009 Quake Wars: Tactical Assault 0 comments

Quake Wars: Tactical Assault v0.3.2 has been released!

Community Forums Launched!
Doom III

Community Forums Launched!

Aug 07, 2009 Hexen: Edge Of Chaos 1 comment

The Community Forums are live for all to enjoy. Come by and say hi!

Modelling a Darker World
Doom III

Modelling a Darker World

Aug 05, 2009 Hexen: Edge Of Chaos 5 comments

An interview with our Modeller of Models, our Molder of Meshes! He talks about modelling several of our creatures and other entities in the game.

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