PC

Todd Hollenshead Explains Why Quake Live Isn’t A Success Yet

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.


August 9, 2011
In Real Life

This May Be The Best Quake Video Ever Made

Kotaku AU

It’s been a while since I played Quake, and I was never that into it, but even I can appreciate this incredible vid from the Pubmasters.


November 13, 2010

The PC’s Best Free Games Right Now

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.


August 12, 2010
News

QuakeCon 2010 Will Be Televised

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.


August 7, 2010
News

How Much Would You Pay For Quake Live ‘Pro’?

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 pay to play Quake Live.


January 12, 2010

Reader Review: Quake Live

Kotaku AU

Do you have what it takes to get a review published right here on Kotaku? Andrew does, as he gets pwned on the Longest Yard.


December 24, 2009
News

Quake Live Gets Festive, Vixen-Filled For Holidays

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.


November 6, 2009
News

Carmack On iPhone Fallout, Quake Live, Elves And Orcs

What started on 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.


August 16, 2009
In Real Life

Carmack: Quake Live Needs User-Paid Component

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.


August 14, 2009

Live At QuakeCon 2009: Doom II, Quake Live For XBLA

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.