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A whole new generation of online games - goodbye consoles!

Ok, so video game consoles won’t be replaced for at least 5-10 years, as Gerhard Florin, EA, said incompatible consoles made life harder for developers and consumers in a recent BBC article, but there are some killer games in development and early release that you can already play in your browser. Whether you’re a casual gamer who enjoys a 5 minute break during the day to play Bejeweled, or a hardcore clan gamer who lights his opponents up in first person shooter (fps) mayhem, you’re going to love the new generation of online gaming.

There are three game companies in particular that have beta games in various testing phases that you can sign up for right now, but spots are limited so you better move fast.

Good luck gaming!

1. Two Fish Inc, EDGERACERS

• From the Quick Start Guide: Edgeracers - the community-based online racing experience! Edgeracers is all about having fun with friends old and new, growing your collection of highly-customizable cars, and competing with the community to become the best racer with the hottest set of wheels!

2. Eximion BV’s KALYDO, dubbed “your virtual console”

• This is how parent company, Eximion, describes Kalydo as The brand new Kalydo technology allows gamers to play stunning 3D games in their browser. After installation of the Kalydo player people can play all Kalydo Powered games online. Players can continue playing, any time and anywhere in the world. Your game progress and achievements are automatically saved online (persistent webgaming).

3. Id Software Inc, QUAKE LIVE

• Joystiq has a great write-up on Quake Live: As much as years of consuming have taught us to love purchasing goods and services, we have to admit that we still love free stuff just a skosh more. If you share in our gratis glee, you may be interested to hear that id, developer of web-based Quake III port Quake Live (formerly known as Quake Zero) is currently accepting sign-ups for the beta program.

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