Upcoming marketplace won’t require downloads or plugins to play games

If you’re the impatient type, this might be the kind of video game store for you.

Boondogl is calling itself the first “platform agnostic” video game marketplace. When it’s available this spring, users can buy games and begin playing them immediately without downloads or plugins. It uses native web technology, such as HTML5 and WebGL, and requires no streaming (which means little or no lag).

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.