GAMETAP ADDS MULTIPLAYER COMPETITION, INSTANT MESSAGING TO THE MIX
With its next iteration, the largest broadband entertainment network now offers multiplayer game functionality and enhanced community features
ATLANTA – July 19, 2006 – GameTap, the first-of-its-kind broadband entertainment network from Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.), is bringing social networking and multiplayer action to its online gaming arena. Unveiled today, the next generation of GameTap includes highly anticipated community features such head-to-head game play and Instant Messaging (IM). Online multiplayer capabilities have been added to a dozen games in GameTap’s roster of 580 games, and new online multiplayer functionality and turn-based games will be added on a regular basis.
“GameTap is leading the industry in digital distribution with the most games and video on demand at an affordable price,” said Stuart Snyder, GameTap’s General Manager. “Beyond the largest games catalog and exclusive new content, we’re looking for our community to help drive what’s next.”
Challenge Games
In order to foster a robust multi-player gaming community, GameTap will introduce a dozen online simultaneous and turn-play games. With GameTap’s “Challenge Games,” players can put their skills to the test against others by challenging them to some of the greatest turn-based and head-to-head games. Among the highlights are turn-based hits like Burger Time, Galaga, Zaxxon, and Pac-Man. Initial head-to-head games include such favorites as King of the Monsters, 1941: Counter Attack and Bust-A-Move.
“The only thing more fun than playing video games, is talking trash while you’re playing,” said David Reid, vice president of marketing at GameTap. “Whether you’re cheering a teammate on or ribbing an opponent, gaming and chatting are a natural pair.”
Communicate, Compete On GameTap
GameTap users now have multiple ways to communicate with each other from within the GameTap application. A GameTap branded Instant Messaging feature has been integrated into the service that allows users to easily chat with other users within the GameTap network. In addition, GameTap now features a dozen new chat lobbies centered around each of the new online Challenge Games to allow users to freely chat and challenge each other in a group setting. As an added convenience, the AIM® service has also been seamlessly integrated into GameTap to allow existing and new AIM® users to simultaneously access the AIM® network with their AIM® screenname and chat with their AIM® buddies without having to leave GameTap.
To register for GameTap, visit www.gametap.com where you can sign up for the leading broadband gaming network for $9.95 per month and get your first two weeks free.
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TURNER BROADCASTING’S GAMETAP GETS ANIMATED WITH THE PREMIERE OF “COMPUTER LAB,” AN ORIGINAL CARTOON SERIES
GameTap’s Animation Channel Bridges the Gap Between Broadband and TV with its Original New Series and Select Content from the Cartoon Network
ATLANTA – July 19, 2006 – GameTap, the first-of-its-kind broadband entertainment network from Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.), today announced additional content for its Animation channel featuring an original series entitled “Computer Lab” and select animation content from the Cartoon Network and the Anime Channel. “Computer Lab” marks the twelfth original series to debut only on GameTap.
The comical series of animated “Computer Lab” video shorts – which will feature new episodes each week – was produced by GameTap and Soup2Nuts, the creators of Adult Swim’s “Home Movies.” “Computer Lab” chronicles the lives of the denizens of an all night computer lab at the University of State College. Tune in and see what happens when Bun, Turbo and Jill have too much time on their hands and too little supervision from the boss.
Additionally, GameTap will now offer selected Cartoon Network programs to subscribers via GameTap TV including:
Johnny Bravo
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Dexter’s Laboratory
Evil Con Carne
Courage the Cowardly Dog
The Powerpuff Girls
Ed, Edd n Eddy
Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends
Codename: Kids Next Door
Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi
Camp Lazlo
My Gym Partner’s a Monkey
The Anime Network’s critically acclaimed anime series “Mezzo” will premiere on GameTap TV on July 19th. Also from the Anime Network, North America’s first cable network devoted entirely to Japanese animation, Megaman, Capcom’s star of games and screen, will join the trio that make up the Danger Service Agency during Capcom week as he tries to prevent the fiendish Dr. Wily from destroying Japan in “Upon a Star.”
“There is a huge amount of crossover between people who play games and cartoon fans so our decision to add Computer Lab, Cartoon Network and anime programming to our Animation channel made sense given the direction we see broadband entertainment headed,” said Ricardo Sanchez, vice president of content for GameTap. “GameTap TV is the leader in delivering short form original programming over broadband and the addition of Computer Lab strengthens what is already a very compelling lineup of shows.”
In addition to more than 400 shows and videos on its network, GameTap offers 580 video games, making it by far the largest collection of on-demand games on the internet. To register for GameTap, visit www.gametap.com where you can sign up for the leading all-you-can-play-&-watch video game lifestyle broadband network for $9.95 per month and get your first two weeks free.
