Kotaku: Quake Live

Todd Hollenshead Explains Why Quake Live Isn't a Success Yet

Max Abrams — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:40:00 EDT

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Quake Live is a browser based free-to-play version of the classic FPS Quake III Arena that has been out of beta for a year. In a recent interview with VG24/7 id CEO Todd Hollenshead discussed what hasn't gone right. More »

The PC's Best Free Games Right Now

Luke Plunkett — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:20:00 EST

Most of the very best games on the PC need you to cough up at least a little cash, but if you absolutely must game for nothing, then let us show you how it's done. More »

QuakeCon 2010 Will Be Televised

Mike Fahey — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:00:00 EDT

Bummed that you can't make it to Dallas this weekend to hang with Kotaku at QuakeCon 2010? Quake Live TV will be bringing you live coverage of all the major tournaments, so all you'll need is a cardboard Totilo cutout. More »

How Much Would You Pay For Quake Live 'Pro'?

Michael McWhertor — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:00:00 EDT

The makers of free-to-play shooter Quake Live are putting a price on the web-based shooter, offering both "Premium" and "Pro" subscription options for FPS fans. The good news is that you still don't have to play to play Quake Live. More »

Quake Live Gets Festive, Vixen-Filled For Holidays

Michael McWhertor — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:30:00 EST

Fans of Quake Live's brand of free web-based fragging can enjoy some Santa-style gib giving over the next few weeks, as the online shooter offers a Christmas-themed update in the form of a new map and new skins. More »

Carmack on iPhone Fallout, Quake Live and Elves and Orcs

Brian Crecente — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

What started as a lark, playing around with an operating system that would allow Doom creator John Carmack to quickly produce portables games, has become a thriving business, the famed developer tells Kotaku. More »

Carmack: Quake Live Needs User-Paid Component

Stephen Totilo — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:30:10 EDT

Programmer extraordinaire John Carmack threw cold water earlier this week on the idea that id's popular free shooter can survive without charging some users something. More »

Live at QuakeCon 2009: Doom II, Quake Arena for XBLA

Stephen Totilo — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:58:16 EDT

Among the towers, the PC accessories, the Galaga spaceships was a bit of early news perhaps including a glimpse at Doom II and Quake Live for the Xbox 360's Live Arcade. More »

QuakeCon 2009 Is Going To The Gaylord

Michael McWhertor — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:40:59 EDT

id Software's annual gathering of Quake, Doom and Wolfenstein fans will happen August 13th to August 16th. And it will happen at a new location, the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas. More »

id Considering Enemy Territory For Quake Live Treatment

Brian Crecente — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:00:00 EDT

Quake Live's open beta is blowing away id Software's expectations, so much so the developer is considering working on a free, web browser version of Quake Enemy Territories, said id's Todd Hollenshead. More »

Don't Plan On Playing Quake Live Just Yet

Luke Plunkett — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:30:00 EST

How live is Quake Live? So Live. But just because it's live doesn't mean you can play it. You can register, sure, but after that, you gotta get in line. More »

How Live Is Quake Live? So, So Live

Michael McWhertor — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:40:00 EST

Chomping at the bit to play the Quake Live beta? Well, chomp no more, as "the most exciting and energetic multiplayer game on the internet" has gone public, giving Quake aficionados free beta access. More »

Quake Live Open Beta Next Week

Mike Fahey — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:00:00 EST

ID Software's browser-based competitive version of the classic first-person shooter Quake is nearly ready for the public, with the Quake Live open beta kicking off next week. More »

Hollenshead: E3 Was Pretty Much a Disappointment to Everyone

Brian Crecente — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:00:00 EDT

"E3 this year, in my opinion, it was pretty much disappointing to everybody" id CEO Todd Hollenshead told me early today during an interview. "The press were disappointed, the people I talked to in the industry are disappointed, almost everyone agree that that was the wrong way to do it." More »

Sign Up For The Quake Live Beta

Mike Fahey — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:30:00 EDT

Back in February, Id Software and IGA announced Quake Live, a browser-based 'freemium' multiplayer version of the classic shooter. Now that they've wet our whistles with a couple of teaser screenshots, their ready to get our hands dirty. Quakelive.com is now accepting email addresses for the upcoming beta test of the game. Remember folks, beta testing isn't all fun and games.

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.

Exactly. So if you get accepted into the beta, remember to keep a pad and paper next to you at all times so you can write down your helpful comments for the developers. You're just going to have fun shooting people, aren't you? Me too. More »

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

Mike Fahey — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:55:04 EST

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.

"id Software is among the proverbial godfathers of modern gaming and we are thrilled to be working with them on their first title in our 'freemium' category," said Justin Townsend, CEO of IGA Worldwide. "This partnership is only the latest testament to the increasing acceptance of in-game as an effective, measurable advertising medium and a strategic revenue opportunity for publishers and developers."