ATLANTA – Months after launching it in the States, GameTap, an all-gaming broadband entertainment network from Turner Broadcasting System is being made available to the Canadian market as of today. begins its worldwide ascent today with the Canadian market.
"With an estimated $765 million spent by Canadians on hardware, games and accessories in 2005, and a broadband penetration of 77%, which ranks 8th worldwide , GameTap’s massive catalog of more than 600 games and original TV-on-the-web shows will be a much desired early gift for fans of the video game lifestyle this holiday season," says the press release.
GameTap plans to add additional English speaking countries followed by localized target markets throughout 2007.
“Going international is our biggest milestone to date and a testament to where the future of game distribution is heading,” said Stuart Snyder, senior vice-president and general manager of GameTap. “We are committed to growing not only via an international audience, but by also increasing the product catalog including the addition of original and episodic games.”
GameTap is being offered across Canada for US$6.95 per month or, for a limited time, a full year commitment for US$59.40 – "equivalent to the price of just one next generation console game," points out the press release.
The service offers:
* Access to over 600 hundred of the world’s greatest console, arcade and PC games
* "GameTap Originals” — New episodic and MMO games exclusive to GameTap, including “Sam & Max: Culture Shock” and “Myst Online: Uru Live”
* GameTap TV — An exclusive broadband video channel within the GameTap network with original gaming content and entertainment, 100% on demand, all dedicated to the gaming lifestyle
* Ease of Use — Start playing in minutes. All you need is your broadband-connected PC
* Something for Everyone — Dozens of family friendly titles, powerful parental controls, and up to 8 sub-accounts per subscription, which includes ESRB or ESRB equivalent ratings of all content
* Game with Others — Challenge your friends online, or team up and play cooperatively with over 60 multiplayer and challenge games
