Online Video Game Retailer Launches Downloadable Family Friendly Games Feature

Online, August 10, 2010 (Newswire.com) - In an age when consumers can get videos on demand, and movies streamed right into their computer or mobile device, the question being asked with increasing frequency is why hasn't this trend pervaded the gaming industry, which has traditionally been leading the way in terms of adopting new technology. Why do people have to buy games encoded in physical medium in order to play and evaluate them?

Admittedly, there are legitimate Intellectual Property arguments that support the physical medium, but surely not all games need be delivered in such a manner. Game creators are some of the most creative geniuses out there, so it would only be logical to expect that some of them would be able to deliver the gaming experience directly to the client, bypassing traditional medium in the process. The answer to that, thankfully, is yes, there are games available for immediate download. A player can experience instant gratification after all. Perhaps more importantly, a player can make a determination as to whether the game will be suitable, before making that irreversible purchase. Games, unlike other commodities, for the most part cannot be refunded once opened.

Enter homecomputergames.com. Recognizing that there is a burgeoning market for instant download games, homecomputergames.com has added a new feature to its business, one that allows players to instantly download and evaluate games on their computer. Games are not new to Homecomputergames.com. Through its established hard copy video game business, it sells games for all major gaming media, including but not limited to the PC, XBOX 360, PS 1,2,3, Wii and more. The site has a section dedicated to keeping games patched and updated. In addition, the site also features a free online arcade that guests may use. Moreover, the site boasts a robust gaming blog that brings the latest news, tips, and gaming cheats. To help with the blog, the company has recently hired a new writer. Players and fans alike can also chime in through the gamer's forum.

Computer games lend themselves well to instant download. After all, streaming bits to the host computer shouldn't be a leap of faith, as all the required plumbing is there. Homecomputergames.com makes it simple for a consumer to download games and get a feel for what a game is going to be like, before making that final purchase decision. This newly launched feature is sure to resonate well with long time customers of homecomputergames.com as well as new consumers looking for a merchant who can help them evaluate a product, rather than simply sell them a game which may turn out to be yet another in a long stream of expensive duds.

"We have been a leader in terms of providing information to help support a consumer's decision making process, and with our new download feature, we hope to take that support to the next level, as nothing helps a consumer decide better than being able to test drive the product itself," notes Ken Durham, a leading contributor to homecomputergames.com.

About:
HomeComputerGames.com is a leading retailer of Video Games, with an emphasis on products that deliver a more family friendly gaming experience as opposed to all of the blood and guts many have come to expect. We provide consumers with the resources they need to help them with their decision making process, and to that end, we have recently launched a new game download section to enable consumers to examine games interactively.

Contact:
Ken Durham
(site) http://www.homecomputergames.com
(email) [email protected]

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