One of the biggest “hardcore” gaming events to take place each year, QuakeCon, held at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas, managed to grow even bigger this year, drawing thousands of devoted PC and console fans to an open exhibit hall, as well as a greatly expanded BYOC (bring your own computer) area, where many proud PC zealots showcased their custom PC cases – some even featuring a twist, like a working fishtank built into the middle, or monitors built into the sides.

Many vendors made their way to the show this weekend, including Nvidia, bringing various Shield units and PC tech for players to check out; Bethesda, which showcased the upcoming The Evil Within and free-to-play multiplayer game Battlecry, as well as the latest content from The Elder Scrolls Online; and Gunnar Optiks, which brought its latest models of gaming eyewear to its booth. Several equipment sellers were also on hand, and other little oddities stood out, including a photo booth with an interactive Doom background and classic Star Trek pinball machines.

The main stage was also a huge draw at the event, featuring the likes of Geoff Keighley, Adam Sessler and other panelists for a live episode of the GameTrailers show Bonus Round; showcases focusing on The Elder Scrolls Online and building a better video game; and, Thursday night, the exclusive reveal of the next chapter in the Doom franchise, which is scheduled to launch sometime next year for unspecified platforms. The new Doom goes back and reinvents the original, with the latest technology producing some impressive graphics, according to attendees.

Although QuakeCon leans more towards the “hardcore” players on the market, there was something for everyone to enjoy this year, and QuakeCon 2014 is likely to have an even bigger audience, particularly those who built custom PC cases and want to show them off. It’ll be hard to top that fish tank one, though…

Source: Shacknews

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