Bethesda’s QuakeCon 2018 Lineup

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QuakeCon 2018 is finally upon us, and it’s going to be a big one, folks. This year, QuakeCon has expanded hours, kicking off on Thursday, August 9 and continuing through Sunday, August 12, at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. We’re pleased to announce the jam-packed schedule of events for this amazing weekend.

A couple of major notes:

• Keynote: The QuakeCon Keynote is back and will feature the highly anticipated gameplay reveal of DOOM Eternal, an expanded look at RAGE 2 gameplay, and breaking news for Quake Champions and other titles. The Keynote will start at 11 am CT on Friday. Tune in to https://mixer.com/bethesda or https://www.twitch.tv/bethesda to watch live!
• Fallout 76 Panel and Fan Q&A: On Saturday at 11 am CT, Todd Howard and others from Bethesda Game Studios will take fans through a deeper dive into the character system and Perks coming in Fallout 76, followed by a Q&A with the team to address fans’ most pressing questions. Tune in to https://mixer.com/bethesda or https://www.twitch.tv/bethesda to watch.
• Two Esports Tournaments: Both Quake Champions and The Elder Scrolls: Legends will be hosting major tournaments at QuakeCon. Tune into The Elder Scrolls: Legends Masters Series on Thursday and Friday at https://www.twitch.tv/teslegends. Catch the Quake Champions QuakeCon Open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday online at https://www.twitch.tv/quake.
• In the Exhibit Hall, which will be open on Friday and Saturday from 10am-6pm, and Sunday from 10am-5pm, attendees can be among first to get hands-on with several of Bethesda’s games, including the highly anticipated RAGE 2 and The Elder Scrolls: Blades, as well as Quake Champions, The Elder Scrolls Online and Bethesda’s upcoming VR title – Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot.

Those planning to attend the free event should download the Official QuakeCon App to stay up-to-date with all of the latest and greatest activities at the show. Fans at home can tune into the livestreams to watch the entire keynote, Fallout 76 panel, and esports tournaments.

QuakeCon is free for general attendees. To pre-register, visit: http://registration.quakecon.org. For more general information on QuakeCon 2018, check out: www.quakecon.org.

Daily Schedule

In addition to the events above, there’s a full schedule of daily activities including all of our other panels, additional tournaments and, of course, the traditional Master Pancake Theater movie night.

Thursday, August 9:

• 1:00–9:00pm The Elder Scrolls: Legends Masters Series Tournament

Friday, August 10:

• All Day The Elder Scrolls: Legends Masters Series Tournament
• All Day The American Red Cross Blood Drive
• 11:00am QuakeCon 2018 Keynote
  o During the Keynote Address, Marty Stratton and Hugo Martin will reveal DOOM Eternal gameplay for the first time, and there will be additional updates for titles like Quake Champions, The Elder Scrolls Online, and more.
• 1:00pm Quake Champions QuakeCon Open 2v2 Matches
• 2:30pm So, You Want to be a Bethesda Streamer
  o Meet with Bethesda's Influencer Manager, Community Team, and streamers to learn how to get started streaming with Bethesda games.
• 3:30pm The Who and How of QuakeCon
  o Meet the QuakeCon team and learn how this amazing event comes together every year.
• 4:30pm Keeping it Cool with Modders, Inc
  o Learn how to make an amazing PC case while keeping it cool with a water cooling system.
• 4:30pm Don't Mess With Tech-Xas (Everything is Bigger)
  o Meet developers from Zenimax's Texas studios, learn how to get into the industry, and have some Texas fun!
• 5:45pm The Elder Scrolls: Legends Masters Series Finals
• 6:30pm Friday Night Magic Tournament
• 8:00pm Master Pancake Theater

Saturday, August 11:

• All Day Quake Champions QuakeCon Open 2v2 Matches
• All Day The American Red Cross Blood Drive
• 10:00am Community Managers and Coffee
  o Meet Bethesda's community managers for coffee and chat about ideas, initiatives and more.
• 11:00am Fallout 76 and Fan Q&A
  o Todd Howard and others from Bethesda Game Studios will host a panel and Q&A revealing more information about Fallout 76.
• 12:00pm Talk Saves Lives
  o The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention teaches how to recognize risk factors and warning signs for suicide and how to have honest conversations to help someone who may be at risk or in crisis.
• 12:00pm Quake Academy
  o An introduction to Quake Champions for new players with the community team and veterans offering tips, tricks and strategies to get good fast.
• 1:00pm DOOM Eternal and RAGE 2 Encore
  o An encore presentation of DOOM Eternal and RAGE 2 content from the Keynote address; if you missed it on Friday, come see it live on Saturday!
• 2:00pm 40 Years of Gaming
  o An open discussion on the good, bad and amazing achievements in gaming in the last 40 years.
• 2:30pm DOOM Eternal with id Software
  o Join id Software for a deeper look and discussion of DOOM Eternal.
• 3:00pm Defining Mooncrash – How Arkane Invented a New Genre
  o Arkane Studios will discuss inventing a new genre with Prey: Mooncrash and provide insight in to the upcoming Typhon Hunter DLC.
• 3:30pm Cupcake Champions
  o A delicious and nutritious twist on Quake Champions' Duel format. With CUPCAKES!
• 4:15pm Quake Champions QuakeCon Collegiate 2v2 Finals
• 5:00pm RAGE 2 – Double Your Pleasure: Doubling Down to Make a Kickass Sequel
  o Join id Software and Avalanche Studios for a look at characters, factions and the world of RAGE 2.
• 5:30pm Quake Champions QuakeCon Open 2v2 Finals
• 8:00pm QuakeCon Community Block Party

Sunday, August 12:

• All Day Quake Champions QuakeCon Open 1v1 Duel Showdown
• 4:30pm Quake Champions QuakeCon 1v1 Finals