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Today begins the next iteration of game subscription service GameTap. One of the key components of this new version is the free ad-supported service that'll have about 30 games on a rotating schedule, starting with titles like Metal Slug (which will have online co-op), Bust-A-Move, Bubble Bobble and Rampage. Best of all, part of this free service is being able to play the excellent return of Lara Croft in last year's Tomb Raider: Legend. Yes, for free.

 

As part of their regular paying subscription service, GameTap is rolling out Panzer Dragoon, Metal Slug 2, Art of Fighting, The King of Fighters '95 and Tomb Raider: Legend. We're mostly looking forward to logging into the service next week and playing Tomb Raider: Anniversary as part of the normal subscription fee without having to experience the unwashed masses at retail. You can also purchase the full version digitally from Steam if you don't want to pony up the $10 for GameTap, or there is always the option to purchasing it directly from GameTap's new digitial distribution service, which is completely different from their subscription and free gaming sections. There's a lot of changes going on at GameTap, and we're more than happy to play classic arcade and console games free ... legally.

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I've finally had the time to try out the service today. It's actually not that bad -- infact, they have quite a few games for free available. I was playing Metal Slug (Arcade version) and it worked like a charm. Now you can respond also to ShibaTheDog's GameTap Review based on your own experience. :P

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what exactly is this service about?

 

Its one of those subscription services that offers old games from old platforms from Metal Slug to Silent Hill 3 on the PC for a fee. It has some original games that it sponsors and hosts, like Myst Online: Uru Live, but overall it is just a way to sucker people not in the know about emulation into paying out for old games.

 

As mentioned, check out ShibaTheDog's review to get the details about why GameTap sucks.

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