Snap Links Lite - open multiple links in new tabs at the same time
Another extension that has moved from Firefox to Chrome (known as Snap Links Plus under FF)
Hold the right mouse button, select a rectangular area, release - all links that fall into this area will open in new tabs.

You can install the extension here
. Unlike the extension for FF, the version for Chrome (for now) has no settings and just does its job
Hold the right mouse button, select a rectangular area, release - all links that fall into this area will open in new tabs.

You can install the extension here
. Unlike the extension for FF, the version for Chrome (for now) has no settings and just does its job