Those of you in the huge group of people using a Mac for your mobile computing--and those in the probably smaller group of people trying to play games on Linux--are in luck. At the QuakeCon kickoff press conference a few minutes ago, id Software's Marty Stratton briefly announced that the web-based Quake Live client will finally be available for OS X and Linux next Tuesday. (If you happen to be at QuakeCon, you can go play it on those platforms on the show floor right now.)
Good news for people like me who go on business trips like the one I'm on right now with their MacBooks. Hmm. Too bad it isn't out right now. Since it's based on a decade-old game and all, Quake Live ought to run on just about anything at this point.
Become a premium member
Visit the store
- News
- New Games
-
Reviews
PS3, X360, PC- Game of Thrones
- Review
- There is probably a great role-playing game to be made out of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels, but Game of Thrones isn't it.
MAC, PC- Diablo III
- Review
- The first Diablo game in over a decade is also one of the most insidiously satisfying loot treadmills in almost as long.
PS3N, PS3, X360, PC- Prototype 2
- Review
- Prototype 2 gives you some interesting abilities that can be fun to use, but it doesn't give you enough good opportunities to cut loose with all that power.
PS3, X360, PC- Max Payne 3
- Review
- Rockstar Games modernizes and makes Max Payne its own, creating something grittier and more grounded in reality, if not quite as singular.
Giant Bomb News
Dig Deeper into Quake Live
Quake Live is a 'free-to-play' web browser-based FPS from id Software. It is based on the popular game Quake III Arena, and focuses solely on online multiplayer.
US Release Date: Aug. 6, 2010
- Edit/View the Wiki
- Hit the Forums (22 Posts)
-
Add/View Images
(128 Images)
-
Watch Some Videos
Popular News
|
Diablo III Sells 3.5 Million Copies In its First Day Alone
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it is now the fastest-selling PC game of all time. |
|
|
38 Studios Unveils its First Look at Project Copernicus
In the wake of the studio's recent financial drama, the studio finally opens the door on its long-awaited MMO. |
|
|
Wii U’s Controller May Have Seen Some Changes
No more Circle Pad-style analog sticks, and some swapped button placement. |
|
|
Johann Sebastian Joust Is Latest iOS Cloning Victim
Studio behind awfully similar game for iOS claims an agreement was in place. |
|
|
And Now Aliens: Colonial Marines Won't Be Coming Out This Year, Either
Gearbox's Aliens side-story slips to February. |
|
|
38 Studios Pays its $1.125 Million Debt, Will Receive No Additional Funds from State
Oh, and the governor of Rhode Island just tossed out a release date for "Copernicus." |
|
|
Activision Lawsuit Has Details on Bungie’s Next Game
First game scheduled for Xbox 360, sequels on unannounced platforms. |
|
|
Worth Reading: 05/18/2012
You have 20 seconds to click on this article and discover what games you might have missed and what stories passed you by. |
|
|
Diablo III Sells 3.5 Million Copies In its First Day Alone
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it is now the fastest-selling PC game of all time. |
|
|
38 Studios Unveils its First Look at Project Copernicus
In the wake of the studio's recent financial drama, the studio finally opens the door on its long-awaited MMO. |
|
|
Wii U’s Controller May Have Seen Some Changes
No more Circle Pad-style analog sticks, and some swapped button placement. |
|
|
Johann Sebastian Joust Is Latest iOS Cloning Victim
Studio behind awfully similar game for iOS claims an agreement was in place. |
|
|
38 Studios Pays its $1.125 Million Debt, Will Receive No Additional Funds from State
Oh, and the governor of Rhode Island just tossed out a release date for "Copernicus." |
|
|
And Now Aliens: Colonial Marines Won't Be Coming Out This Year, Either
Gearbox's Aliens side-story slips to February. |
|
|
Activision Lawsuit Has Details on Bungie’s Next Game
First game scheduled for Xbox 360, sequels on unannounced platforms. |
|
|
Worth Reading: 05/18/2012
You have 20 seconds to click on this article and discover what games you might have missed and what stories passed you by. |
|
/mac user
Nice, still need bootcamp for steam though. This is sweet though, easy gaming on the go.
/Linux user
Thank you id!
YES! I can play Quake Live at school now!
Now... If only people who buy PC laptops with intent to play games realized they need to play older ones, they probably wouldn't have bought a PC notebook. Just because it's PC doesn't mean it's going to run games. I came across a guy who was talking all sorts of shit on Prototype because it's a band new game that won't run on his shitty laptop.
If I wasn't pretty into PC gaming, I would only need a Mac laptop for my computing needs. Perhaps once On Live comes... ah who am I kidding, I enjoy modding.
YAY! More targets and no more dual booting to play. :)
huh uh