Game download services compared

Posted on Monday, September 29 2008 @ 6:23 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
ExtremeTech compared five game download services; Steam, Impulse, Direct2Drive, Good Old Games and WildTangent Orb.
Who needs malls and storefronts? Not PC gamers. When you want a game without the drudgery of exposing yourself to sunlight and rifling through more-precious-than-gold gasoline, get it online.

While some publishers let you buy direct from their stores, we're looking at independent game download services. There's a bunch of them out there, and some are better than others. Game selection, of course, is important, but so are other aspects: Do you have to install a front-end? How easy is it to use? Where do they install the games? Do you have to remember codes and keys and such?
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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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