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GameTap Offers Free Service May 31st

by BB

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It seems that GameTap has either been doing so well or so bad that they decided to offer different levels of services for their GameTap service. Here’s a rundown of what you could expect on May 31st:

  • Gold Membership: No advertisement. $9.95 per month, 99 cents the first month, or $6.95 per month with a one year commitment. Gold members have complete access to over 850 games, GameTap TV, and any GameTap Originals and Indies games.
  • Green Level Membership: Registration required, but not a credit card. Free access to 30-60 public games which continually rotate in availability. Access to multiplayer games as well as community features (forums, leaderboards, personal profile, etc.) Video Roll-in ads that show up prior to gameplay in the Deluxe Player and banner ads in the Lite Player.
  • Unregistered users: Complete free access to 30-60 public games (which are rated E-T) through the Lite Player. GameTap TV will also be viewable. Users will also have “non-intrusive” banner ads during gameplay while using the Lite Player.

This is a good move by GameTap. I mean, not only will they make money from the advertisements being played while the unregistered users play some free games, but I’m sure their membership numbers are going to go up a huge amount since I’m sure many people will love the free service so much, that they decide to sign up. Good thinking Gametap.

[Via GameDaily]

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