quake live

We recently saw QUAKE LIVE launched to the internet/online gamer community. Quake live is based on the Quake III by 3D gaming experts id Software. However, this version is free and is played directly within a browser anywhere and at any time.

So far the game has been incredibly popular. Many people were left waiting in a long line to download the quake live software. Id have issued an apology however, you are unlikely to get a quick blasting fix unless you are very patient.

There are rumors that the game is developed using Adobe Flash, although the dedicated plug-in is likely to handle much of the graphical gaming effort. The browser is primarily used as the game’s delivery mechanism rather than being the basis for its implementation.

However, it is early days. Whether you assume QUAKE LIVE to be truly browser-based or not, the game matches the quality, playability, and speed of console-based gaming a generation or two ago. Until now, Flash and browser games have been simplistic but perhaps this high-profile release offers a glimpse into the future direction of the games industry.