by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 9:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GameTap has signed a new deal with Gamecock to bring titles such as Insecticide and Stronghold Crusader Extreme to its free play ad-supported service.
by Rainier on July 22, 2008 @ 1:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GameTap has signed a new deal with THQ to bring titles such as Company of Heroes, WH 40K, Red Faction, Supreme Commander, Titan Quest, Saints Row 2, PuzzleQuest and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl to its free play ad-supported service.
by Rainier on June 2, 2008 @ 3:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GameTap expanded its partnership with Interplay to include multi-year worldwide rights for the company’s titles, such as Fallout, MDK and Descent, to be available for download in its online store and for subscription, as well as free ad-supported, play.
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2008 @ 4:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Myst Online: Uru Live is Cyan Worlds' online multiplayer version of Uru: Ages Beyond Myst, with dynamic new worlds, making use of real-time 3D rather than still images to bring players together online to explore incredible new worlds. Citing "business reasons," GameTap announced that it will discontinue Myst Online in 60 days.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2007 @ 5:53 p.m. PST | Filed under
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GameTap announces that 2K Games’ Sid Meier’s Civilization IV has been selected as the 1,000th game added to the network’s library of current and classic console, arcade, PC and original titles.
by Rainier on July 17, 2007 @ 11:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GameTap announced an expanded agreement with Strategy First to debut their latest titles (such as Disciples, Jagged Alliance, Space Empires as well as its upcoming titles including Culpa Innata, Urban Empires) on its broadband entertainment network for subscription play and online purchase day and date with retail release.
by Rainier on March 22, 2007 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Each week GameTap adds titles to its on-demand catalogue of more than 800 console, arcade and computer video games. With so many classic game titles, as well as some of the best played franchise games of recent years, GameTap has added Myth II: Soulblighter, X-Com: UFO Defense, and Alpha Centauri.
by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 6:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GameTap announced it has signed Galactic Command: Echo Squad, a fast-paced episodic space shooter set in an expansive galaxy. With an evolving story line that is constantly changing, no two playing sessions are ever the same.
by Rainier on Dec. 21, 2006 @ 1:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GameTap released three new games available only to subscribers of its network, including the premiere of Sam & Max Episode 2 - Situation Comedy, Sierra Online’s 3D Ultra Minigolf Adventures, and a first look at the final phase of the Myst Online: Uru Live beta, allowing subscribers to experience the game’s all-new living storyline.
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2006 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GameTap is bringing new opportunity to the gaming community with the formation of the "GameTap Original" label. Through this new initiative, GameTap will partner with more independent developers and publishers to bring innovative new video game titles to fans.
by Rainier on July 31, 2006 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GameTap announced a licensing agreement with Konami to bring some of the all-time greatest series and games to GameTap subscribers. Among the new offerings are Frogger, Contra Hard Corps, and the first three installments of Castlevania for PC as well as Castlevania: Bloodlines for SEGA Genesis.
by Rainier on May 8, 2006 @ 6:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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After more than a decade, legendary dog and rabbit crime-fighting Sam & Max make their return to the gaming scene! GameTap and Telltale today announced they are co-producing an all new Sam & Max episodic adventure series that will debut on the GameTap network in time for this holiday season.
by Rainier on March 2, 2006 @ 11:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GameTap today announced a deal with Strategy First to preview full versions of many of the company’s upcoming titles to GameTap subscribers prior to their retail release, as well as 40 Strategy First library titles which will be added to the GameTap service.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2006 @ 8:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GameTap announced that it has entered into a marketing agreement with Logitech, offering Logitech customers a free two-week trial of the GameTap service, along with a special discounted rate for the first three months of subscription.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2006 @ 10:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GameTap today announced that it has expanded its considerable vault of games as a result of licensing agreements with Interplay, SNK PLAYMORE and Riverdeep Inc.
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2005 @ 1:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turner Broadcasting System today announced the launch of its broadband entertainment network GameTap, opening its massive vault of great video game content and original programming to gamers across the United States.
by Judy on Sept. 22, 2005 @ 8:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GameTap is inviting gamers in for a preview. GameTap will give a select group an early look at the new video game network ahead of its launch, along with a free month trial and then a special rate of $9.95/month, through the end of the year.
by Judy on Aug. 30, 2005 @ 8:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turner Broadcasting System announced the development of a behind-the-scenes documentary for Ubisoft's Myst V: End of Ages. Consumers will receive a special offer for a GameTap subscription via coupons within copies of Myst V. The GameTap service will premiere a shorter, "broadband version" of the making-of documentary to coincide with the retail release of Myst V: End of Ages.
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2005 @ 12:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turner Broadcasting System has set the subscription rate for the fall debut of its GameTap broadband entertainment network at $14.95 per month. The company also announced that all subscribers will get a two-week trial period for unlimited access to the network.
by Rainier on April 27, 2005 @ 3:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turner Broadcasting System today unveiled GameTap, a broadband entertainment network that offers games-on-demand plus original programming via a broadband connected PC. GameTap will launch fall 2005, monthly subscriptions will be anywhere from $10-20, and so far 17 publishers have signed up for over 300 titles.