14 DAY TRIAL // Quake Live, id Software's free-to-play first-person shooter, is making the jump to Steam today, and it has gotten a pretty good launch trailer showing some of the things that its players are up to.
The video shows someone who is most likely imbibing in the water of life from Frank Herbert's "Dune," showing some frags that are seemingly impossible without prior knowledge of future events, in addition to all the rocket jumping action that you think about when hearing about Quake.
Having Quake Live on Steam is great news, as the move to Valve's software distribution platform will most likely cause an infusion of new players to storm to the game's servers.
But Quake Live is more than just a recreation of the original competitive multiplayer deathmatch arena phenomenon, as it offers much more than its predecessors ever did, while still keeping the core, skill-based experience intact.
The new shooter has a wealth of stats that players can peruse, gleaning vital information regarding your strong and weak points while playing, helping you improve your ability and combat prowess.
The game has just undergone a system overhaul in preparation for the launch on Steam, adding a touch of modern shooter panache to the consecrated formula, including loadouts, streamlined ammo drops and respawns, and the removal of friendly fire.
