March, 2007

Take a free ride on
RealArcades' GAMEPASS™ offer!

 

 

GAMEPASS™ Review

Reviewers: Thomas & Danni

PRE WARNING:

If you have kids reading this, they'll for sure ask you "Let's try, let's try - pleeeease, Why not? - etcetera, etcetera... " - And in this case they actually have some pretty good arguments on their side..

- Because a free 1-month is - exept for some minor issues* - The best Arcade Game offer we've seen online up till today - and we believe it marks yet another milestone in the ongoing evolution of:

The Online Game Scene is becoming a "Buyers Market"

Read more about... this very welcoming trend for us consumers in Thomas' Feaurette here to the right

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Minor issues*

1) The RealArcade GamePlayer will not work on older Windows 95 systems

2) You need a creditcard number to subscribe although it's free to try.

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So, What's in it for you?

We'we decided to give the offer an extended "Magnifying Glass Review", to really dig deep into how this new way of playing Online Games helps the average Arcade Game User - You can break the offer down into 5 specific Quality Parameters: Quick Menu 1. Game Variety & Game Quality 2. Ease Of Use 3. Price 4. Help & Support 5. Security

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1. Arcade Game Variety & Quality

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The gives you instant acces to RealArcade's wide 400+ Arcade Game Arsenal at www.realarcade.com

RealArcade are well known for their high consistent Arcade Game Quality - They achieve this high level not only by working as Game Developers themselves, - but also by inviting a wide range of smaller Award Winning Arcade Game Companies to join in & participate with their best Games.

See a good exsampel... Read our full "Cakemania Review" to see how this "Joint Ventures" can produce outstanding and innovative Games.

I.e. The kid's game "Cakemania" surprised anyone - even the developers - by also appealing to elderly people & by including many highly educative incentives. [picture]

Granny Is the BIGGEST Cakemania Fan !! --------- - - - - - »>

The gives you instant

access to all Real Arcade Games directly on your desktop with the best Gameplayer- interface* we've ever seen.
(It's so easy to navigate etc.)

* Notice: They do have very strict rules in relation to “Kid-safe” & “Family safe” games.

 

 

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2. Ease of use

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Could you return back to Black & White TV?

Those of you who already tried the RealArcades' GamePlayer know what kind of "revolution" the GamePlayer is in terms of ease of use.

Many members will agree that if you once tried a Gameplayer..

Changing back to playing games manually will be like turning back to Black & White TV..

- Having all your games automatically collected in one place gives you 3 major advantages, if you are looking for the easiest way to acces & play Arcade Games online and offline!

#1 The GamePlayer gives you instant access to browse & play any of the 420+ Arcade Games in RealArcade's current Game Portfolio right on your desktop.

#2 The Gameplayer automatically checks your PC against any games' minimum requirements - avoid having any bad surprises with "non compatible" Games, you can not run on your PC setup.

#3 The Gameplayer gives you all the news about Game offers, sweepstakes, updates etc.

With the Real Arcade GamePlayer playing games online is as easy & fun as turning on your TV

Related Links:

About Game Benefits In Our Arcade Game ABC

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3. Price

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The average price for a full Arcade Game online seems to be somehow locked at $19.95 - This is also the price at RealArcade if you just by a single game, but..

The GAMEPASS™ offer gives you way more competive prices:

# The Offer currently consist of:
1 GAMEPASS™ + The RealGameplayer +1 Month Subscription: For free!


# if you choose to stay at RealArcade The monthly subscription will be $8 and entitles you to download any full game of you own choice every month (You save $12).


# As a RealArcade member you can also buy any number of additional games for $15 (You save $5).


# You can always play ANY of Real Arcade's 420+ games one hour each in "Demo-mode" - A true "try-before-you-buy" offer"*


# Each week you'll receive the newsletter "The Score" - sometimes with additional game discounts offers (You save up to $15 pr. game).


* [Try-before-you-buy offer]
Where you actually can try a product before you say yes or no.

RAR Member Tip

Be sure to use your monthly GamePass game Credit each month, as monthly pays do not carry over - they expire at the end of each month so you loose 8 bucks, if you don't use them! Also be aware the offer is only valid as a New Members Offer

 

 

 

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4. Help & Support

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No doubt about that the folks over at RealArcade are running the biggest Arcade Game Support online! - The only backstroke here could be there's actually so much help & support in the forums, that it might seem a little overwhelming at first.

So here are the support features we are using all the time:

# First of all, the integrated game manuals, message boards and user ratings really enables you to play their Arcade Games with much greater ease and knowledge - normally you can just start right away.

# Mail support

# Little cosy game forums for each Arcade Game

# Online chat support

 

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5. Security

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The GamePlayer is a small 100% secure program you download and install on your PC. That way you arm yourself with a closed "Digital Pipeline Connection" to RealArcade.com with a very high level of security..

# You avoid having any "PC ports" [Definition] trying to connect to the net.

# You avoid playing PC Games through you browser*

# You even can play games when you are offline. (good if you have kids)

# Finally, the integrated e-commerse system in the GamePlayer contribute to the safety. You don't even need to open your browser!*

* When you start your browser you also open up for a lot of potential "Security Holes" which constantly are beeing revealed and exploided from hackers all over the world.
For the moment it's mainly Internet Explorer which gets this unpleasent "Hackers Attention".

 

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Summary

Overall we have only had a very positive experience with the Real Arcade Gameplayer & their offer - This is really the new easy way for consumers to access Arcade Games Online as well as offline Ÿ

Old RAR members will know that we always recommend RealArcade due to the ease of use and their competitive prices...

They hopefully also know the "Secret Agenda" of RealArcadeReviews:

To have an open quality talk about Arcade Games, where Game Users & Game Developers will build better Games together.

We see the Gameplayer + The GAMEPASS™ as the fastest & most effective method to reach that goal!

Here are the final votes from the "RAR jury":

Game Variety & Game Quality Ease Of Use Price Help & Support: Security Final Score:

 

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Frequently Asked Questions About the GAMEPASS™

From Real Arcades' Own Message Boards

What is GamePass™?

RealArcade GamePass™ is a monthly subscription service. GamePass™ members pay a low monthly fee of only $7.99 and are entitled to any one of our great full version games (up to $20 value) each month for free. In addition, members also receive $5 off all other game purchases!

 

How does GamePass™ work?

Every month, GamePass™ members get a GamePass Credit, which works like a gift certificate. After clicking the button to buy a game, GamePass members are offered the option to use their GamePass Credit to get the game for FREE, or to get $5 off the current price. GamePass members can use the $5 discount on an unlimited number of games!

 

Which games can I buy using my GamePass™ credit?

You can choose any game from our Game Catalog (up to $20 value). We have over 300 [Read:Now they have more than 420+!] amazing games to choose from, and new games are added every month! As a GamePass™ member, you get a game credit every month, and can get $5 off any other game purchases. Download the games immediately and own them forever!

 

If I cancel my GamePass™ subscription, am I able to keep the games I bought with my credits?

Yes. The games you buy with your credits are yours to keep forever, even if you cancel your GamePass™ subscription.

 

Is there a minimum commitment required when I sign up for GamePass?

There is no minimum commitment. Members may cancel any time by contacting RealNetworks Customer Service .

 

Can I cancel my GamePass subscription at any time?

Yes. Members can cancel their GamePass subscription at any time. GamePass benefits will continue through the last paid period. You can cancel your GamePass subscription by contacting RealNetworks Customer Service .

 

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Hopefully, see You inside the Game Forums Ÿ

Kind Regards,
Thomas & Danni


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