Aug 13, 2010 08:52 GMT  ·  By

Rage, an id Software game earning three Game Critics Awards, has been confirmed for iOS platforms during a live keynote at QuakeCon, where game programming genius John Carmack offered a visual demo.

Rage takes place in a post-apocalyptic world similar to that of other popular video games, such as Fallout.

Designer Tim Willits revealed in an interview with GameSpot that the game is set in the near future following the impact of 99942 Apophis.

99942 Apophis is a near-Earth asteroid that caused a brief period of concern in December 2004, when initial observations indicated a small probability that it would strike the Earth in 2029.

The player assumes the role of a member from an Ark (a world wide plan to take scientists, and other significant people, and freeze them underground in cryo-pods and have them rebuild Earth).

However, the Ark malfunctions, and the player remains the only survivor.

Although demonstrated on Apple’s powerful iPhone 4, Carmack specifically said Rage can run on older-generation devices, while the iPad is best supported.

The Apple tablet boasts a 9.7-inch screen and the powerful A4 processor, making it the ideal platform for titles that emphasize visuals.

The game will run at a rapid 60 frames-per-second - an unprecedented experience for iPhone gamers.

Rage earned "best console game", "best action game", and "special commendation for graphics" at this year’s E3 convention, according to Gamasutra.

Although id Software is yet to confirm the official release date for the iOS version of Rage, some speculate that the developer will be invited up on stage at Apple’s upcoming iPod event to demonstrate the game.

Apple is known to choose la creme de la creme of developers to show off the capabilities of its products via short demonstrations.

With Apple marketing the iPod touch as a powerful gaming device, it is very likely that Carmack will be up on stage next to Steve Jobs (Apple CEO) and Scot Forstall (SVP of iPhone software) this September, when the company is expected to introduce the next-generation of iPods.