LAN-game

Actually it's played a lot today. In 2010 id Software released the improved version of Quake 3 called "Quake Live". It's same old Q3 but with some minor changes like user interface, more balanced weapon damage, some graphical enhancement (bloom, widescreen support), better netcode, integrated anticheat etc. Blood and gore was also removed. The game is played through internet browser but don't let it fool you, it's no flash. It runs on id tech 3 engine (same as Q3) and when you hit fullscreen, it's the real Quake experience. It being a browser game has some social advantages like creating friend list, seeing player's profile, chat etc. The game is free to play but if you want access to all arenas and ability to start your own server (public or private) you have to buy subscription. The game gets updated every few months with new content like new arenas and sometimes even new game modes. There's also a ladder site that tracks statistics of all players: http://qlranks.com/ You can filter players by game modes, by country etc. The Quake scene is still going strong, there are daily online tournaments when you can earn money and there are still a few big LANs a year where you can compete for some serious prize money. Here's video of such LAN event: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4wJj0qIky0 So if you liked Quake 3 in the past, why not give it a shot again. You just have to go to www.quakelive.com, create account for free and you're ready to play.

its a game where more no of players get connected and play in the net connection with rapid speed and its like multi interface