Speaking at a press conference in Los Angeles this afternoon, Electronic Arts announced a new deal with Quake and makers id Software. The agreement covers id's new title, Rage.

Rage is of course the new IP from John Carmack's outfit and this must be regarded as something of a coup for EA.

The game is built on the Tech 5 game engine, which we're told will deliver us a new take on the first-person genre. The game will be delivered on the 360, PS3, and Mac.

"Rage represents a new direction for our games," enthused Todd Hollenshead, CEO of id Software.

"Rage is a shooter unlike any other, developed on our cutting edge new technology, and built to the exacting standards id is famous for. We’re excited to have the support of Partners to launch on the world."

By Luke Guttridge