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Oh. Our. Gods. The E3 Quake Live trailer – after the break – shows something so obviously amazing we can scarcely believe it. The fact this is completely free to play points at a game and concept that could be wildly successful. See for yourself. There should be plenty more on this from QuakeCon at the end of the month.

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IGN has five new screenshots of id’s free-to-play, ad-filled, online shooter, Quake Live.

Take a look.

By Mike Bowden

Speaking to IGN, id’s John Carmack has confirmed that you won’t be able to switch the in-game ads off in upcoming free-to-play shooter, Quake Live.

“No, there’s no current plan for that,” he said. “Not to say it couldn’t happen depending on how the market bears out on it. Actually, turning the ads off right now would make the whole thing look worse. They really are integrated in such a way that they’re not obtrusive, you’re not waiting for any of the ads. It’s not like stuff on website where it’s like ‘watch this ad’ or subscribe or whatever like that where you’re actively frustrated with it.”

We’ve been hearing very good things about the beta, so stay tuned. Ads or not.

John Carmack’s admitted that his favourite id Software game is Quake III Arena. You know what, John? Same with us.

The code legend gave up his personal shooter preference in a PCGamer interview about the upcoming free-to-play Quake Live, and also took the opportunity to stick a knife into completist “movie” gaming.

“Quake III Arena was always my personal favorite id Software game,” he said. “It’s such a pure activity kind of game – more of a sport than a movie. And I’m excited to have this opportunity to bring back the pure type of gaming as opposed to the ‘everything and the kitchen sink’ modern design. We have no pretensions about it being the best multiplayer game in all types of things, but for any player looking to test their [deathmatch] skill, I think Quake III Arena is the best there ever was.”

Rare interview, that, so be sure to read it.

Here. Quake Live is the renamed Quake Zero, the free-to-play, browser-based version of is’s shooter which is funded by ads supplied by the IGA. Go take a look.

Here. Quake Live was announced today as a free-to-play version of the id shooter, which will be funded by ads supplied by IGA. The game will apparently run in a browser, but that doesn’t look too browser-friendly to us. We’re sure we’ll be proved wrong.

According to this, id is to release a free-to-play, browser version of Quake, supported by ads supplied by IGA.

Dubbed Quake Live, the game will offer friends lists and communication, stats tracking, matchmaking, sponsored events and tournaments.

“IGA understands game developers and game players which makes them the perfect partner for Quake Live,” said Todd Hollenshead, id CEO. “Whether it’s been the ease of implementing their SDK or just their excitement about Quake Live, they have been fantastic to work with.”

Like, wow.