To Hell with Work, People are Now Playing Quake Live

Today, Quake Live, the free new in-browser version of Quake, is sending out beta invitations to users. Players are then directed to beta.quakelive.com.

This is an awesome new experiment in gaming (one that I am afraid to try for fear of becoming massively addicted). Instead of charging a monthly fee, id Software is teaming with IGA Worldwide to add advertising to the game to make money. Early reviews of the game sounds promising.

You can view the trailer here.

QUAKE LIVE Tester!

Your name has been submitted to id Software to help us test a new multiplayer project underway here at the studio. We are working on QUAKE LIVE and would appreciate your help as we progressively test technology systems, user interface options, and gameplay changes.

What is QUAKE LIVE?

Originally dubbed “QUAKE Zero” when we announced the project at QuakeCon 2007, QUAKE LIVE will be a freely available, updated version of QUAKE III Arena that you access and play through your web browser.
As a beta tester, we are asking you to help us test the game delivery mechanism and core game technology, and to provide feedback on gameplay and game levels. The servers are always available, but you are encouraged to join us for our regular focus tests and special events (you will receive email notifications).

Please note that QUAKE LIVE is a work in progress and your experience as a beta tester does not reflect the final set of functionality that will be available. We encourage you to post comments, issues, suggestions and other feedback to the QUAKE LIVE forums. As a beta tester you are asked to keep your personal key, login information, account information, and all other information related to your participation in this program private and confidential.

What’s Next?

Simply use the personalized key below to setup an id Beta Tester account and gain access to the QUAKE LIVE website where you can begin playing.

You will be asked to agree to a non-disclosure agreement and we ask that you keep your personal key, login information, account information, and all other information related to your participation in this program private and confidential.

Visit http://beta.quakelive.com/ to start playing.
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Thank you for your time,

The QUAKE LIVE Team at id Software