Gametap now free.

**Dyne** · 31 May 2007, 04:42 PM

interesting. doesn't say if the ads are plastered overlay style while playing or just in the launch UI though.

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/31/ga...orted-service/

Today begins the next iteration of game subscription service GameTap. One of the key components of this new version is the free ad-supported servicethat'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 digitallyfrom Steam if you don't want to pony up the $10 for GameTap. 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.

**Tain** · 31 May 2007, 04:50 PM

I totally forgot about this.

<3 gametap. They were awesome during my trial months, too.

**Dyne** · 31 May 2007, 05:01 PM

tomb raider for free is fine by me.

**Tain** · 31 May 2007, 05:04 PM

The current games up there are only free until June 4th, though I remember something in the original press release about it being a monthly rotation.

edit: This seems pretty damn beta right now. None of the listed "free" games are starting up in the deluxe player, and launching them in the lite player gives me a mount failed error. Maybe later.