n0wak Posted September 10, 2005 GameTap, the monthly subscription get access to many* games service, has pretty much started. http://www.gametap.com/ I haven't tried the client, but I'll probably give it a shot later. Anyway, they released their title list http://www.gametap.com/launch/game_titles/index.html and... it's a bit disappointing. Many of the games are retro and, obviously, have been included in about five billion compilations already. Like, how many copies of Pac Man does one need? There are some interesting titles, like from SEGA and UBI (Beyond Good and Evil) and "The Incredible Machine®: Even More Contraptions™", but it's still underwhelming. Not many titles seem to go beyond the Genesis era, the classic PC front is practically ignored save for a few, and there isn't a single game that has appeared on a Nintendo console (except as ports). Opinions on the service later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tanukitsune Posted September 10, 2005 90% of the games are old console games, which I have in collections or for real... I see some Sega 32X games that I've always wanted to play though... Hmm, this reminds me of Gameblast, you pay a monthly fee and you have all the games availible... It needs a more detailed FAQ, I don't know if I get a download or if I get to keep the games I download (if they are downloads) if I quit... As a collector, I find it confusing, yet alluring to boost you game collection with a touch of the button... Hmm, the price has been reduced to 9.95$ for the launch, I'm guessing it will cost 15-20$ when the promotion is over? For your information, Real Arcade's Game Pass is 7.99$ and you only get a free game each month and a 5$ discount on every purchase. GameBlast is 9.95$ a month and you have acces to ALL their game which can be downloaded and kept if you cancel, excpet the online games that is... Gametap is sounding pretty good, and now I'm having an inner conflict between the gamer and the collectors inside me... As a collector I prefer the real deal, I only accpet downloads if it's the only option, like with games like BeTrapped and similar... It would be weird and maybe even wrong to just subscribe and suddenly say I have increased my collection by 100 or more.... Then again, anybody subscribed would say the same? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
