Quake III Arena

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Unleash the Arena - Dive Deep into the Quake III Universe

Fast-paced action, intense combat, and skillful movement define Quake III Arena. Master the art of fragging in this iconic multiplayer shooter!

Quake III Arena Trivia

What does the "BFG" in the BFG10K weapon, found in Quake III Arena, stand for? (Advanced)

#1: Big Freaking Gun

#2: Big Fragging Gun

#3: Big Fiery Gun

#4: Big Force Gun

Which popular map in Quake III Arena is recognized for its long, deadly pit in the center? (Medium)

#1: The Longest Yard

#2: Blood Run

#3: Lost World

#4: Campgrounds

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Quake III Arena Fun Facts

Quake III Arena includes a hidden character named Crash, who serves as the game's unofficial mascot and was the first character developed by id Software to test the game.

Quake III Arena's code was open-sourced in 2005, allowing for extensive modification and the creation of custom content by the gaming community.

Quake III Arena Polls

What is your favorite map in Quake III Arena?

Q3DM6: The Camping Grounds

Q3DM17: The Longest Yard

Q3TOURNEY2: The Proving Grounds

Q3DM7: Temple of Retribution

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What is your favorite mode to play in Quake III Arena?

Deathmatch

Team Deathmatch

Capture the Flag

Tournament

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Popular Characters

Visor

DOOM

Klesk

Sorlag

Gunner

Anarki

Cling

Keejan

Mate

Sarge

Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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December 2, 1999

Quake III Arena Initial Release

id Software released Quake III Arena, a multiplayer-focused first-person shooter game, to the public.

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August 19, 2005

Release of Quake III Arena Source Code

id Software released the source code of Quake III Arena under the GPL, allowing the community to create mods and ports.

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Recent Video Game Comments

Phaethon commented on:
CrossCode

Absolutely loving playing through this right now. If you like the old-school combat/puzzle mix that quite a few old jpgs have - this game is gonna blow you away. Dungeons, puzzles, bosses, nice progression - it's a love letter in the best sense of the phrase. Worth every penny and then some.

Phaethon commented on:
Sea of Stars

This game is such a beautiful love letter to old school JRPGs. Real Golden Sun vibes at times. If you enjoy any of what I just mentioned, it's worth giving this one a shot.

Phaethon commented on:
Half-Life 2

It's fun thinking about this game. I think it's a great game for people to play even if they don't have the nostalgia. Holds up well. Steam Deck verified (naturally). There are more and more indie FPS games inspired by Half-Life 2 and some of its styles and gameplay loops - and all of them are so fun. O.G. Halo + This, and you have the backbone and inspiration of a lot of great games.