Quake Live (previously known as Quake Zero) is a FPS video game by id Software designed to run on x86-based computers running Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X or Linux that is downloaded and launched via a web browser plugin. It is a variant of its predecessor, Quake III Arena (Q3A). The game first appeared in 2007, entered an invitation-based closed beta in 2008, and an open beta began on February 24, 2009.
Quake Live runs an updated version of the i...
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Quake Live (previously known as Quake Zero) is a FPS video game by id Software designed to run on x86-based computers running Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X or Linux that is downloaded and launched via a web browser plugin. It is a variant of its predecessor, Quake III Arena (Q3A). The game first appeared in 2007, entered an invitation-based closed beta in 2008, and an open beta began on February 24, 2009.
Quake Live runs an updated version of the id Tech 3 engine, focusing on gameplay rather than major graphical upgrades. In addition to usability changes, Quake Live has a new, more streamlined HUD. The game automatically downloads game content in the background as a part of the registration process while the player interacts through a browser plug-in that can be embedded into the website or experienced fullscreen. Updates to the game are continually released and automatically installed as the user logs in.
The browser plug-in does not make use of Flash to play the game. The software is...
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