Quake Live: in-browser, ad-supported Quake III

Quake Live is an in-browser, multi-player version of Quake III, supported by ads.

"...QUAKE LIVE offers game players of all skill levels a totally free and easily accessible multiplayer gaming experience and community through a single website at quakelive.com.
"Every element of the experience, including friends lists and communication, sponsored events and tournaments, matchmaking, stats tracking, and even the game itself is accessed and delivered free of charge through the web browser."

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quakelive.com calls itself a beta programme signup page. You enter your e-mail address, and they thank you for signing up, but that there’s no guarantee you’ll be accepted onto the trial.
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Oh my god, I was so addicted to Q3 when it first came out. It took me years to get over that one but now I may have to load up the railgun once again.