Id ditches PC as lead platform and puts a gamepad on each developer's desk

Id Software has revealed that it is ditching the PC as a lead platform for its technology, focusing on creating cross-platform titles and technology that have a broader revenue and user base, rather than the bleeding-edge technology the company has gained fame for.

Talking to IGN, Tim Willits re-iterated that "We're so PC centric that it's actually been a little bit of a struggle wrapping our minds around a 360 to the point where I installed 360 controllers on everyone's PC. If I see them testing the new game with a keyboard and mouse I have to smack them on the back of the head... for us it's been a bit of a struggle to think about being a console developer because we've been PC focused for so long."

[Nicosia]

Man they should stick to PC FIRST. But thats just my opinion.

[JsonHenry]

He thinks it is easier to port from a console to a PC, not the other way around. That is all.

[Antan]

Well, they would see more revenue if they focus on console dev first and foremost.

[SuperSaiyan4]

John Carmack already stated that it was too much to make a game on the PS3 and looking here he has installed Xbox 360 yes Xbox 360 controllers NOT PS3 so technically this news has nothing to do with the 360.

I am 100% sure ID are going to give it their all on Xbox 360 exclusives games, I doubt we will see a Doom game on the PS3.

[Tommie]

Wolfenstein is already 360 exclusive

[ShiftyLookingCow]

John Carmack loves OpenGL. He used to call DirectX "pain in the as_" but not anymore

[DeadlyFire]

Only reason to use a X360 controller is that its the only console controller that works with Windows. Go figure... who would think Sony or Nintendo's controllers wouldn't work with Windows........... They are still making games on PC, and PS3 platforms. They are not making all on X360.

If they prefered the X360 why is there new project on PC, Mac, PS3, X360 and not just X360? Its just being used for development, not there to stay. PC market changes to much for them to consider porting all their console games they work on onto the PC.

[Kleptic]

yeah Carmack made numerous statements on how unhappy he was with the PS3's architecture...but I bet he will change some...he definitely isn't the best at keeping the same opinion over time...

It is extremely funny to hear that Id, of all the developers, is now focusing on gameplay rather than cutting edge visual technology...Id has not once came up with an inhouse game that broke any ground on story telling...or, since the inception of the FPS, anything that innovative...they just made games that looked really good...and played well, but didn't do anything new...

I don't know though...Id is not one to half ass it though...if they plan on any in house games using the new engine to go to the Ps3 at all...I am sure they will do a good job of optimizing the engine...or Sony will come in like with Epic and "help" them (unless sales of the PS3 by that point are up exponentially)...either that or Id will simply drop the Ps3 altogether and only focus on the 360...

if their next games look as boring as Quake Wars or suck as much as Doom 3...I am not sure how good or bad that news is for anyone...

[Mr VideoGames]

BECAUSE 360 IS BETTER!, SonyFanBoys go buy a 360 and get XBOX LIVE i will welcome you with open Arms

[Kleptic]

oh yeah man totally agree...especially with XBL allowing user generated content...the kind of stuff that makes PC shooters acceptable on a console...er, wait?

there is a reason that veteran PC fps gamers think console shooters are garbage...and the only console addressing those issues is not the 360...

[The Swordsman]

It is because of comments like these that you have only one bubble VideoGames4Life.

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

I'm a fanboy, what can I say? I love the games they make even the mediocre. Which IMO they don't make but I'm being biased do to being a fanyboy of id and all. Id and MS have a long history together, so you will see id games ither being exclusive or with exclusive content.

EDIT: id dot dentity below, DOOM console made the conmpany what it is,nuff said

[PS360WII]

heck ya id games rock!

[PS360WII]

the reason they are going to the console side of business is because most of there PC gamers that love id games all know how to use Bit Torrents. Shame really there biggest fans caused them to leave PC only territory... That's why it's good to buy a game.

On a side note you guys are getting ridiculous. He installed the controllers so his crew can get use to the idea of a controller instead of a mouse and keyboard. Notice that's all he said not omfg 360 is the only console we'll use so suck that sony.... yeah he didn't so shush please with the derogatory statements. I for one like id games and I'm looking forward to hearing about more games they have coming... To any console that is

[id dot entity]

This sucks. PC has to be iD's main platform to develop for! I mean... it has always been this way!

[Odion]

Umm i don't know if console owners know this but PC is where you can make the largest amount of money off a high profile game.

[PS360WII]

it was but now most PC gamers just use Torrents which is why id and even Epic are moving to console gaming rather than PC only

[Rooted_Dust]

ID hasn't really been living up to the expectations everyone has for them. All their games in recent memory have ranged from OK to mediocre. Doom 3 was pretty much the same as the original, walls turning into sliding doors revealing monsters, nothing new or inovative. Prey had an interesting game mechanic, but they wrapped it in unchallenging gameplay and a three year old graphics engine. The only game from ID that looks interesting is Enemy Territory, but they aren't even designing it, Splash Damage is.

[Covenant]

Which will make them more money?:

PC gaming, in a slow decline;

Or console gaming, which is exploding in popularity?

I think they're evolving to meet current gaming needs, and focusing on where there's more money to make.

Should the PC again become the platform of choice for the majority of gamers, they'll switch back.