Later this month, Windows 8.1 will roll out to the millions of Windows 8 machines currently within the hands of shoppers. The updated OS features a selection of enhancements, including Internet Explorer 11. Microsoft promises that it’s new browser features the entire modern Web standards users have come to expect, including WebGL, and has even revived one among its classic games to prove it.

Microsoft announced today that Hover, a game that shipped with copies of Windows 95, was revived as a web based game that runs on modern Web standards like HTML5 and WebGL. The sport could be played with a keyboard, but Microsoft has positioned Hover for instance of its Touch API in Internet Explorer 11.

To celebrate the revival of Hover, Microsoft has prepare a lovely trailer for the sport complete with 90s-style narration:

Now you are going to be wondering, why bring back Hover? Why not revive other classics like Pinball or SkiFree? Because it seems, Microsoft didn’t even consider bringing back Hover until they were approached by Hover superfan Dan Church. He pitched a remake, and Microsoft joined and Pixel Labs to assist develop a contemporary version for the net. They even added in online multiplayer for as much as eight players.

If you must attempt the hot Hover for yourself, head on over to the website. It really works in any browser that supports modern Web standards so Chrome and Firefox should work just fine.

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