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[IMG News]

Yesterday marked the 15th anniversary of the release of id Software's Quake II. The sci-fi first person shooter featured a single player storyline revolving around the exploits of a space marine facing off against the deadly Strogg, while the multiplayer action entertained players long after the completion of the single player campaign.

From the Bethesda Blog:

Today marks the 15th anniversary of QUAKE II’s release on PC. Celebrating the affair, id Software’s Tim Willits shared some fun facts about the game:

• Only three artists made all the 2D and 3D art for the entire game.
  
• One of the original suggested names for QUAKE II was WOR, but the game’s fast-paced, tactile feel felt closer to a QUAKE game than a new franchise.
  
• ‘The Edge’ (Tim’s favorite deathmatch level in QUAKE II or any other game), has over 50 trick jumps possible in the map. Tim only designed two of them, and the rest were discovered by the QUAKE II community.

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[the Battle Cat]

Quake II kicks ass.  I just played it again a month ago.  It's like beating up an old friend, taking his wallet, and buying a big steak dinner.

[Diablofett]

the Battle Cat, on 07 December 2012 - 09:00 AM, said:

Quake II kicks ass.  I just played it again a month ago.  It's like beating up an old friend, taking his wallet, and buying a big steak dinner.

So you finally came out and admitted it. I always knew you were a shifty thief!

[the Battle Cat]

What say you drop by for a visit old friend.  Feeling a might peckish.

[Diablofett]

the Battle Cat, on 07 December 2012 - 07:10 PM, said:

What say you drop by for a visit old friend.  Feeling a might peckish.

Sorry, I do not visit thieves who live in houses full of kitty litter.

[the Battle Cat]

I'll come over to your house then.  I want to show you my new super shotgun... and see what you got in your house.

[Diablofett]

the Battle Cat, on 08 December 2012 - 10:45 AM, said:

I'll come over to your house then.  I want to show you my new super shotgun... and see what you got in your house.

Super shotgun, eh? Well, I have a rail gun and I cannot wait for your visit.

[iRolley]

Just tried, and yes I can still play Quake 2 on an intel Mac. I've the Fruitz of dojo Quake 2 app.

Quake 2 is still fun... and quite stressful. It is quite a fast paced game.