Webware 100 Finalists
Entertainment
ABC Go Player
Watch single episodes or entire seasons of ABC
programming right on your Web browser. ABC is adding high-definition streams to
the service later this year.
http://abc.go.com
CBS Innertube
Watch entire episodes of CBS shows in your browser without installing anything.
http://www.cbs.com/innertube
Chesspark
Play chess with others all over the world, right in your browser. Chesspark has built-in Jabber chat and free chess lessons.
http://www.chesspark.com
Desktop Tower Defense
Your desktop is under attack by invaders, and the only way to protect it is by purchasing special turrets. Every sucessful round nets you more cash to fortify your forces.
http://www.handdrawngames.com/DesktopTD
Eventful
An event-finding and listing service to find fun things to do in your area. Users can also rally together to create new events.
http://www.eventful.com
Evite
Evite lets people create, share, and RSVP to event invitations. Hosts and guests can keep track of who's coming and who's not, and customize the invitation with their own themes.
http://www.evite.com
GameGum
A Flash gaming site for indie developers to share their titles with the community and make a little cash on the side.
http://www.gamegum.com
Homestar Runner
An eclectic mix of entertainment, from cartoons to games.
http://www.homestarrunner.com
Justin.tv
Join Justin Kan and friends from your browser any time of day. Kan has a camera strapped to his head and is broadcasting everything he does 24/7.
http://www.justin.tv
King
A bevvy of Flash games , King claims to be the world's largest games site. Users can also play games to win prizes.
http://www.king.com
Kongregate
A Flash gaming site for indie developers to share their titles with the community. Gamers can also chat with one another and gain prestige for their playtime and gaming achievements.
http://www.kongregate.com
Line Rider
Line Rider will ride on top of any line you draw using a realistic physics model. It's up to you to make sure he doesn't wipe out.
http://officiallinerider.com/play.html
Meetup
Make and find events going on in your area. Keep track of who's going, and get suggestions about events to attend, based on your preferences.
http://www.meetup.com
Midomi
Hear something good on the radio or at the local cafe and want to know what it was? Hum it into Midomi, and it might be able to tell you what song it was and where you can buy it.
http://www.midomi.com
MyPunchBowl
Make and keep track of party invitations to friends and family. Hosts and guests also get a number of after-party options to share videos and photos from the event.
http://www.mypunchbowl.com
Newgrounds
New grounds is a Flash gaming site with all-original content. It also spawned Alien Hominid, the first game to make the jump from Internet to gaming console.
http://www.newgrounds.com
Orisinal
Orisinal has nearly 60 original Flash games to play. Many are eclectic and involve animals.
http://www.orisinal.com
Revision3
Revision3 has more than a dozen original shows that you can get only on the Web. Many are aimed aimed at tech-oriented people, but the service has also spread into cooking and music as well.
http://www.revision3.com
Rooftop Comedy
Standup comedy online. Users can rate clips and keep track of their favorite comedians.
http://www.rooftopcomedy.com
SpotDJ
SpotDJ will pull in short radio spots between your songs in iTunes. These clips often tell you more about the song you're listening to, the same way your local radio DJ does.
http://www.spotdj.com
Stardoll
Stardoll has more than 400 celebrities and public figures you can dress up to your liking, using an assortment of clothing items. You can share your creations with others, and even make your own with customized face and features.
http://www.stardoll.com
Upcoming
Upcoming is a place to keep track of events and see what others are up to. Users can create their own events, too.
http://upcoming.yahoo.com
Yahoo Bix
Pit anything against anything in this either-or site. Users can create all sorts of opposing situations, and others can comment and weigh in on each one.
http://bix.yahoo.com
You Don't Know Jack
The classic quiz game has an online counterpart. Users can pit their wits on
this often peculiar weekly quiz show, or the shorter, daily iteration called
DisOrDat.
http://www.youdontknowjack.com
