What's So Great about Gamefly?

When you take into account all of the different factors that come with renting games from places like BlockBuster or Hollywood Video, you will realize that renting video games from home is so much more convenient. You don't have to deal with lines, moody clerks, shortages, or out standing late fees. Plus, you will never have to walk farther than your mailbox to get your rented games!

The Things That Make Gamefly Great:

* No late fees; you keep the games as long as you like.

* Offers four distinct rental plans, ranging from a very low $15.95 per month to a slightly higher $36.95 per month.

* Huge selection Of Video Games From All Consoles & Handhelds Systems. 5000+ Titles.

* Gamefly pays all shipping fees and they provide pre-paid envelopes for all game rentals & purchases.

* If you like the game you rented, keep it and pay only a fraction of the retail cost! (Example: A new $60 Game would be Marked Down to $44)

How Gamefly Rentals Work:

Traditional renting stores work by allowing you to pick out your games, pay the renting fee, and then bring the game(s) back 5 days later. After those 5 days, you bring the game(s) back and repeat the process. If you are a day late, you usually wind up paying for another 5 days, even if you don't plan on playing the game ever again.

On the other hand, Gamefly works completely different and gives the renter much more flexibility. Here's how it works:

1. You begin by choosing up to 50 games that you would like to rent. These games are then placed in your "Game Q", which is your personal game renting list.

2. When a Game becomes Available, Gamefly sends it out to you immediately, depending on your current subscription plan of course; 1, 2, 3, or 4 Games out at a time

3. When you are finished with a game, you'll put it into the provided pre-paid envelope and then ship it back to them. After it has been sent back, Gamefly then sends out the next available game in your Game Q. Due to Gamefly's speedily service known as "Fast Return", the next game in your list will usually ship out within 1 day.

Gamefly's Different Subscription Plans:

1. One game out- $15.95 per month.

2. Two games out- $22.95 per month.

3. Three games out- $29.95 per month.

4. Four games out- $36.95 per month.

GameFly Review: The Weigh-in
Among all the online rental services, Gamefly is definitely the king. It's not just the king because it is the most widely known or because of it's convenience. It's the king because of its enormous selection of game titles as well as its above average turnaround time.

Their Game Selection: Without a Doubt, Gamefly has the best video game selection of any renting retailer, offline or online. Aside from carrying games for all of the major Console Systems (XBOX 360, PS3, Wii, Xbox, PS2, Gamecube), they also carry games for all of the popular handheld devices as well. The moment a game releases, Gamefly carries it and ships it out to it's subscribers. It truly has the greatest video game section.

Their Turn-Around Time: If a online renting service doesn't have a decent turn-around time, they won't likely be around for long. With that being said, Gamefly has been around a very long time, which is, in no small part, due to it's excellent turn-around time. The argument of many is that online renting services are much more expensive than local renting stores. This is simply untrue. As a matter of fact, it is usually the exact opposite.

On average, it takes about 5 days to ship back and receive a new game from gamefly. Let's say you are on the 2-plan subscription; if you were to keep each game for 5 days before sending it back, you would end up renting about 6 games during the month and you would only pay $22.95. Compare that to a local retail store, which would probably charge you $40 or more for those same rentals, and you end up with a large amount of monthly savings.

Plus, if you rent a crappy game from a local store, you can't take it back and exchange it for another; you are stuck with it for those 5 days. On the flip side, if you happen to like the game and want to keep it longer, you would have to pay the rental fee again. With Gamefly, whether you want to return the game instantly or keep it for a full week, it is the same flat fee every month and you can rent as many games as you want.

The Final Analysis
If you're a true gamer at heart, then Gamefly is definitely something you should try out. Gamefly lets us try games before we buy them; which allows us to tinker with the "ok, but not great" games that we normally wouldn't take the time to toy with if we had to purchase or rent them at a higher price. The online system is so simple to use that you'll quickly find yourself becoming a more seasoned gamer just because of the fun you have while browsing through each consoles game selection.

Honestly, who wouldn't love to find small presents in their mailbox 5-6 times a month?

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Gamers should also keep in mind that Gamefly is an excellent place to get up-to-date video game information. If you visit the website, you will find Pics, Videos, Critic Reviews, User Reviews, Hints, Cheats, Walkthroughs, and so much more on all the latest titles. Gamely is a goldmine of video game information.

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A Dream Come True: The XBOX 360 Price Drop

The XBOX 360 is a remarkable piece of gaming machinery that happens to come at a remarkable price of $399. $399 dollars for a video game system sounds a bit expensive, doesn't it? Well, lots of people still think so, which is exactly what is keeping them from enjoying the gaming power house that is an X-box 360. But that has now changed (hopefully) with the announcement of an XBOX 360 Price Drop.

In light of the Playstation 3 price, a whooping $499 (recently reduced from $599), the XBOX 360 does seem to be slightly more obtainable. However, that doesn't change the fact that it is still expensive and some people just can't afford it. Therefore, in an effort to make it more affordable and spread the XBOX 360 joy this holiday season, Microsoft has reduced 360 prices by $50. Here's the Break Down of the Price Reductions, which went into effect August 8th:


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Premium Package (20-gig hard drive, component video cables, and a wireless controller) went from $399 to $349. $50 Savings
The Elite (120-gig hard drive, black casing and HDMI output) went from $479 to $449. A slightly Smaller $30 savings.
The Core system (no hard drive, wired controller) went from $299 to $279. Smallest Savings of $20.
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This price drop was basically an answer to Sony's PS3 price drop, which lowered it's premium PS3 package from $599 to $499. Aside from that obvious motive, the 360 price drop also coincides with the release of "Madden NFL 2008", which starts the line up of the 2007 holiday season. This is no ordinary video game line up either. The XBOX 360 line up of '07 is, supposedly, going to be the best in video game history; and that's not a giant ego talking, that's the complete truth.

Don't believe it? Then take a moment and look up the games that are coming out in the next few months; from August on. See any 360 titles that you want to get your hands on? How many of them make your wallet ache; simply because you know you're going to buy them right when they come out? Well, if you didn't see at least 5 great xbox360 titles, then you are looking in the wrong place.


Here are just a Few of the Sure-Fire Hits Being Released In the Upcoming Months.
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BioShock- 8/20

Blue Dragon- 8/28

Stranglehold- 9/7

Halo 3- 9/25

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock- 10/23

Conan- 10/25

Jericho- 10/25

Blacksite: Area 51- 11/7

Call of Duty 4- 11/7

Assassin's Creed- 11/15

Army of Two- 11/15

Mass Effect- 11/30

And So Many More!!
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Did you see all the titles in that list? Now you should understand why Microsoft is confident with their price drop. The price drop alone is enough to get people interested in buying the XBOX 360. However, if you combine that with the best gaming line up in video game history, you'll have yourself one hell of a profit explosion. The people over at Microsoft clearly know what they're doing.

An Award Winning Line Up for the XBOX 360

As you know, the XBOX 360 and the PS3 are going head to head for the gaming gold. You could even say that the Wii has a strong foothold in the fight and could wind up passing both of them in the long run. But whatever your opinion might be, one fact remains: The XBOX 360 has got one hell of a line up for the remaining months of 2007.

Here are just a few of the awesome titles that are coming out or have already been released:


BioShock (Released in August)
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A FPS Shooter truly Like no other. BioShock breaks the mold and throws out the whole running & gunning FPS concept. Instead of following the crowd, the people at "Take Two" have brought gamers a story like no other, gameplay that will blow you away, action too intense for the wannabe gamer, and graphics that even give "Gears of War" a run for it's money. Just take a look at some of the critics ratings and see for yourself!


Mass Effect (Due To Release In November)
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This RPG is going to raise the bar for all future RPGs. Bioware, the creators of KOTOR (Knights of the Old Republic), are at it again. This time it is with Mass Effect, a sci-fi action RPG that combines real-time combat with classic RPG elements. If you are not a fan of RPGs or games that are filled with hours upon hours of extra gameplay, amazing action at every turn, choices that effect in-game events, and fantastic graphics, then this game might not be for you. This has “Game of the Year” written all over it.


Assassin's Creed (Due To Release In November)
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Gamers have been waiting for a true assassins game for a very long time, and now, they are going to get one. Instead of changing your clothes & identity, using pistols & machines guns, and hiding in dark corners, players will now walk freely in the streets and wield an arsenal of “concealed” medieval weapons. This is called "Crowd Stealth" and plays completely different than the standard "hide & seek" maneuvers. And in this case, different = A LOT BETTER! Not only that, but players will also be able to free roam on a massive scale and do things they never thought possible in a video game. If it weren't for the already outstanding fall/winter line up that the XBOX360 has, this game would be a shoo-in for game of the Year.


StrangleHold (Released in September)
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This is an Action Packed third person shooter that follows up on the movie "Hard Boiled", by John Woo. This game has you sliding over counter-tops, gliding around on rolling carts, jumping off walls, sliding down railings, leaping through rooms, and running up dinosaur exhibits, all while firing barrages of bullets at your enemies in an attempt to kill them all before they kill you. Everything (EVERYTHING!) is destructible and Ammo is in no short supply. Combine all that with Tequila Time (slo-mo) special moves and awesome graphics and you have one hell of a great action game for the XBOX 360.


Blue Dragon (Released in August)
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There are two sides to the RPG spectrum: serious RPG games and cartoon-y anime based ones. If Mass Effect is the serious RPG of 07, then Blue Dragon is definitely the anime one. But luckily, it's cartoon-y anime style does not subtract from it's fun. If anything, it actually adds that "x" factor to the game and makes it even more enjoyable.

Blue Dragon is truly a massive game (3 discs) that lets the player do whatever he/she wants. Unlike Mass Effect, this game is a classic RPG with the combat being turn based instead of real-time; and that is actually what gives Blue Dragon it's appeal. It's not hard to see that this is Microsoft's answer to Final Fantasy; so it's guaranteed to turn a few heads.

Create your own combat styles, make your own choices (which will effect the world around you), and take part in your very own adventure with "Blue Dragon", an Xbox-360 Exclusive.


Skate (Released in September)
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We've all heard of Tony Hawk and his skateboarding video games, as they have been appearing on our consoles for more then 7 years now. However, Skate is not even remotely similar to the Tony Hawk franchise. Instead of being a mindless button smashing, highest score whore, like the Tony Hawk franchise, "Skate" brings a new level of skill to the skateboarding game genre. Each move that is completed gives the player a sense of accomplishment and each move that is failed forces the player to consider what he did wrong; as opposed to how many times he did or did not hit a specific button.

You've undoubtedly seen good graphics & physics from skateboarding games before, but these will blow you away. "Skate" could very likely raise the bar for all future skateboarding games.

And of Course....The Champion of Champions....


Halo 3 (Released in September)
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If you're a gamer and you don't know what Halo is, well, then you're really not a gamer. Halo 3 needs no introductions, nor does it need any relentless fan boasting. Quite Honestly, the game can easily sell itself. The past 2 Halo games have been awesome hits and the third one is guaranteed to be an even bigger success. Why? Because it has more story, more weapons, more vehicles, more enemies, more features, more multiplayer matches, more explosions, more, more, more, more, more! Halo 3 Just Has More!


This year will definitely belong to the XBOX 360. Why? Simply because many of those game releases are 360 exclusives; which basically means that the PS3 has been left high and dry for the year of 2007. The past two years of XBOX-360 goodness have been nothing to complain about, but this is the year when the 360 rips the gaming world a new one and shows us all what it can really do!