This summer has already been a busy one for gamers between events like last month's E3 2015 and the upcoming Gamescom in August, yet nestled in-between yet another big summer event will be taking place in the form of QuakeCon, and publisher Bethesda Softworks is bringing out its big guns for this year's 20th convention.
Over on the official QuakeCon website, the schedule for this year's QuakeCon 2015 has gone live, with numerous panels, demos, and events scheduled in celebration of the convention's 20th installment this year.
Among the highlights of QuakeCon 2015 in particular includes an exclusive presentation of Fallout 4 with game director Todd Howard, which will provide fans with an exclusive hands-off demo of the game during the convention. The latest DOOM will also be making an appearance during QuakeCon 2015, with the game to be featured in a panel with the development team at id Software.
QuakeCon 2015 will take place from July 23rd - 26th, 2015 in Dallas, Texas - tickets for the event are free and you can click here to register. The full schedule of what to expect at this year's QuakeCon is below:
FEATURED BETHESDA STAGE SHOWS & ACTIVITIES
Fallout 4
Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to join Bethesda Game Studios’ Game Director, Todd Howard, for an exclusive QuakeCon presentation of Fallout 4 – taking place on the Ventrilo Main Stage on Friday, July 24th at 1pm.
DOOM
On Saturday, July 25th at 3pm, join members of id Software’s development team as they take the Ventrilo Main Stage for a special panel discussion on their upcoming first-person shooter, DOOM.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited | Imperial City and Beyond
Developers from ZeniMax Online Studios will be on hand to share what’s next for The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited. Come see what to expect next for the game with on the Ventrilo Main Stage on Friday, July 24th at 4:30pm.
FEATURED TABLE TOP VILLAGE ACTIVITIES
This year’s Table Top Village will open on Thursday, July 23rd at 10:00am and remain open through Sunday, July 26that noon. The Table Top Village will host tournaments from game publishers like Level 99 Games (including BattleCon and Pixel Tactics), retailers such as Japanime Games (featuring multiple Krosmaster tournaments), CCGs like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride and Magic: The Gathering – as well as community-run events and tons more!
DAILY SCHEDULE OF QUAKECON EVENTS
Thursday, July 23rd
Annual QuakeCon Welcome with Bethesda’s Pete Hines and id Software’s Tim Willits 1:00pm – 1:30pm | Streaming Live from the Ventrilo Main Stage
Krosmaster Tournament 1:00pm – 4:00pm | Table Top Village
BattleCon Open-Play 4:30pm – 8:30pm | Table Top Village
Krosmaster Tournament (Round Two) 9:00pm – 12:00am | Table Top Village
Friday, July 24th
Krosmaster Beginner Tournament 11:00am – 2:00pm | Table Top Village
QuakeCon Attendee Exclusive Presentation of Fallout 4 1:00pm | QuakeCon Attendee Exclusive on the Ventrilo Main Stage
Pixel Tactics 2:00pm – 6:00pm | Table Top Village
The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited Panel | Imperial City and Beyond 4:30pm – 6:00pm | Streaming Live from the Ventrilo Main Stage
Friday Night Magic Tournament 7:00pm – 12:00am | Table Top Village
Master Pancake Presents: Jurassic Park 9:00pm – 12:00am | Ventrilo Main Stage
Saturday, July 25th
King of New York 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Table Top Village
Magic: The Gathering Draft 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Table Top Village
Settlers of Catan 2:00pm – 5:00pm | Table Top Village
DOOM Panel 3:00pm – 4:00pm | Streaming Live from the Ventrilo Main Stage
Ticket to Ride Tournament 3:00pm – 6:00pm | Table Top Village
Krosmaster Regional Tournament 4:00pm – 12:00am | Table Top Villag
Magic: The Gathering Draft (Round Two) 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Table Top Village
Tournament Finals Party! 8:30pm – 11:30pm | Ventrilo Main Stage
Exhibit Hall Hours:
- Thursday, July 23rd: 10:00am – 6:00pm
- Friday, July 24th: 10:00am – 6:00pm
- Saturday, July 25th: 10:00am – 6:00pm