GamesRadar - Quake Live

Mac and Linux support added to Quake Live (News)

Aug 19, 2009

As promised last week at QuakeCon, id Software has now added Mac and Linux support for their browser based free-to-play first person shooter Quake Live. In their release notes, they mention that for now Mac support is confined to Apple's Safari browser but they hope to have Firefox Mac support up and running soon.

Quake Live Premium subscription planned (News)

Aug 15, 2009

A premium subscription service for Quake Live is on the way to the free online game, according to id founder John Carmack.

During his QuakeCon keynote address, Carmack explained to the crowd that in-game advertising was not enough to support the web-based title.

Quake Live Updated to Support Linux and Mac Users (News)

Aug 14, 2009

During the QuakeCon 2009 press conference, id President Todd Hollenshead announced what many non-Windows computer users had been asking about for months. Quake Live, id software's browser based shooter, would be adding support for Linux and Macintosh operating system users.

Quake Live Gets QuakeCon Update (News)

Aug 10, 2009

SyncError announced a Quake Live update which took place today rather than the 'usual' Tuesday. Next week folks will be making their way to QuakeCon, and Quake Live will be at the forefront of the action there.

Quake Live gets ready for QuakeCon 2009 (News)

Jul 30, 2009

The latest update to id Software's browser-based shooter focuses on clientside features and important fixes.

The fixes and additions focus on competition and shoutcasting features for QuakeCon 2009 due to take place 13-16 August in Dallas, Texas.

More Quake Live fixes and tweaks released (News)

Jul 22, 2009

A new update for id Software's free-to-play browser-based shooter has been released.

The weekly(ish) Tuesday update fixes a number of code and web-based issues.

Quake Live update released (News)

Jul 15, 2009

As expected, id have released a large update for their free-to-play browser-based game.

This update contains several substantial changes to Quake Live that have required a great deal of time and testing. Streamlined account registration and plug-in installation process, dozens of lost awards, competition features, and spectator/shoutcaster additions are included.

Quake Live update expected next week (News)

Jul 10, 2009

id's Marty Stratton has said there will be a 'fairly large update' for Quake Live next Tuesday.

Stratton also posted information regarding the game update policies for Quake Live, which is important for all league and tournament players; from now on updates will arrive on a Tuesdays, but not every Tuesday.

Quarantine rounds off Quake Live six maps campaign (News)

Jun 20, 2009

id Software has now concluded its six maps in six weeks event by releasing the sixth entirely new arena, Quarantine.

For the sixth and last week of its campaign, id Software today delivered Quarantine, a totally new arena which was created by designer Yan 'Method' Ostretsov, the author of the campaign's week-two CTF arena Siberia and other popular Clan Arena maps 'Trinity' and 'Asylum'.

More on ClanBase.

Courtyard Conundrum available now on Quake Live (News)

Jun 16, 2009

Courtyard Conundrum was first created for QUAKE III Arena by Michael 'Casey' Goodhead and Dave 'Zoid' Kirsch, the original Threewave team, and has been a popular arena for CTF matches ever since its release.

Like Bloodlust, Courtyard Conundrum was originally created and released in 2000 as part of a 3-pack of CTF maps for the original Quake III Arena.

Next Quake Live map revealed (News)

Jun 15, 2009

id Software has revealed the next map for it's free-to-play FPS Quake Live.

Blood Run map added to Quake Live (News)

Jun 10, 2009

The popular map that was originally created for Quake 1 and Quake III Arena has made its way to another game in the series, this time to the free web-based FPS Quake Live.

Bloodlust map released for Quake Live (News)

Jun 3, 2009

The third in a series of six new maps for the free-to-play FPS Quake Live is a remake of a popular CTF map called Bloodlust.

Back in 1999, id Software contracted two developers, Michael 'Casey' Goodhead and Dave 'Zoid' Kirsch (known collectively as 'Threewave') to create three Capture the Flag maps for QUAKE III Arena.

Siberia map coming to Quake Live next week (News)

May 24, 2009

ClanBase writes: The second in a planned series of six new maps for the free-to-play FPS Quake Live is called Siberia, id Software revealed today.

Head over to ClanBase for screenshots from the map and more information.

Quake Live adding a map per week for next six weeks (News)

May 17, 2009

id Software has revealed more details for their free-to-play FPS Quake Live, including plans to release a new map every week for the next six weeks.

Quake Live updates detailed (News)

May 3, 2009

id Software has revealed details on some new updates on the way for their free FPS Quake Live.

IGN GDC 09: id Update with Todd Hollenshead (News)

Mar 26, 2009

IGN writes: "Id CEO Todd Hollenshead is at the conference, and while id itself doesn't have much of a presence, he sat down with IGN for some thoughts of what they're up to over in Texas, as well as a quick update on Rage. And if you thought the company was just working on Rage and Doom 4, you might be surprised. "

Gaming's greatest blood sports (Feature)

Mar 10, 2009

What’s the best part of any car race? The mad crazy wrecks. Hockey game? When a 6’5” Czech man-beast levels a lesser player with a right hook. Ultimate fighting? The whole thing. We like seeing people destroy each other; it’s in our blood. Or maybe it’s in their blood, and the way it spills everywhere and inspires unanimous ‘YEAHs from stadiums full of adrenaline junkies too timid to risk their own ...

Quake Live goes down, success swamping servers (News)

Feb 25, 2009

Quake Live launched today, with over 113,000 registered users and 20,000 stuck in a queue upon signing up to the open beta service. All this has put pressure on id's servers, which are now offline due to the Content Delivery Network.

113,000 Users in Six Hours Sign Up for Quake Live (News)

Feb 25, 2009

GamePlasma writes:

"Id Software's Quake Live, a browser-based first-person shooter, has entered into open beta on the official website. There already seems to be an overwhelming popularity with the game as any gamer who has attempted to play will find out for themselves."

Quake Live Goes Live (News)

Feb 25, 2009

IncGamers reports that the Quake Live beta is now open to the public.

BBC: Quake boosts browser video games (News)

Feb 24, 2009

Classic game Quake III will be re-released for the web browser on Tuesday, highlighting the rapid development in web games. It runs inside browsers after the installation of a software plug-in.

Quake Live is a version of a PC game which was first launched in 1999. The game is being released free of charge for browsers by id Software, and is supported by advertising. It opens to the public as a beta later on Tuesday.

Quake goes Live tomorrow (News)

Feb 23, 2009

CVG:

"The free-to-play browser version of Quake III: Arena, Quake Live, will open to the public from tomorrow, thus taking over our lunch breaks forever."

Quake Live Open Beta Launches Next Week (News)

Feb 20, 2009

"Quake Live---id Software's free web-based version of Quake III multiplayer--will finally open to the public next week, with an open beta for the shooter launching Tuesday, February 24.

Id To Use GNi Infrastructure For Quake Live (News)

Dec 15, 2008

WorldsinMotion: "Id Software announced that it will use GNi's 'Infrastructure as a Service' (IaaS) hosting for the forthcoming online release of Quake Live, its free-to-play multiplayer PC first-person shooter based on the Quake Arena games.

Formerly known as Quake Zero, Quake Live and its corresponding community will be available through Quakelive.com, offering friends lists and communication, player skill matching, sponsored events and tournaments, stats tracking, and the game itself through the site. The game is currently in its Beta testing phase."

Quake Live (Preview)

Aug 29, 2008

As a concept, Quake Live is fairly simple to describe: Quake III Arena, for free, in a web browser. As a phenomenon, it goes much deeper. Quake Live is a step into new, experimental territory. ...

Next-gen Quake Arena game shelved (News)

Aug 1, 2008

Eurogamer writes: "Id Software is no longer planning to create a new, next-generation Quake Arena game after the launch of Quake Live.

"We did decide for a lot of reasons that we wanted to just push hard for doing Doom internally," technical director and co-founder John Carmack told the audience at QuakeCon 2008 this week.

"The door's not completely shut for another Quake project, and I would say that probably the success of Quake Live will determine whether we do another Quake project," he said."

Carmack frees Quake (Feature)

Jun 24, 2008

PC Gamer: What inspired you to resurrect Quake III Arena as Quake Live?

John Carmack: At the very highest level, Quake Live - what we originally called Quake Zero - was one of my experiments about what we could do usefully on the PC platform. The consoles are very good machines for a lot of things, but there are some things the PC platform uniquely does better, such as anything having to do with a web browser and the superior mouse ...

The games they couldn't kill (Feature)

Mar 20, 2008

Whether it's by timeless game design, rabidly loyal community, or a fat slice of both, some videogames just keep coming back for more. Meet the games that will be around longer than you will. ...

Sign up for Quake Live beta NOW (News)

Feb 21, 2008

id Software's letting us sign up for the beta test of Quake Live, the free-to-play version of Quake III Arena. Cheers, id. "Beta testers are given early access to the Quake Live website and game, and will help us test all of the game's features and functionality while offering feedback and suggestions," says the developer. As usual with beta tests, putting your name on the dotted line doesn't automatically guarantee entry, so you'll just have to ...

Quake Live open for beta sign-ups (News)

Feb 20, 2008

Quake Live, id Software's web-based free multiplayer FPS accessed through a web browser, is now open for beta sign-ups.

Free Quake Live powered by ads - screens (News)

Feb 20, 2008

IGA Worldwide will be handling all advertising, sponsorship and creative branding for Quake Live, a game that is a free-to-play version of 1999's multiplayer shooter Quake III Arena. Check out the screens here. ...

Quake Live (Screenshots)

Feb 20, 2008

IGA And ID Team For Free, Web-Based Quake Live (News)

Feb 19, 2008

In-game advertising specialists IGA and id Software have partnered to bring you the next iteration of the classic Quake franchise, Quake Live, and it's definitely not your normal web-based, free-to-play game. Quake Live will deliver a full community experience, including stat tracking, friends lists, matchmaking, and sponsored tournaments, all within your standard web browser. Integrated with IGA's proprietary SDK, it is the first title in the company's "freemium category", offering premium gaming experiences for free thanks to integrated advertising.