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Amazon Games Connect allows players to link their Amazon account to supported games making purchases of content in free-to-play games and MMOs much more convenient.
Launched by Blizzard in 1997, this service provides a solid online foundation to Blizzard's franchises such as the Diablo, StarCraft and WarCraft series. As a constantly evolving service, a new version, Battle.net 2.0, was released in 2010 with the release of Starcraft 2.
A roleplay-oriented engine and game client created in the early-2000s. While host to a large number of original and fan-made roleplaying games, BYOND is primarily remembered for Space Station 13.
CiiNOW is the latest cloud gaming service, streaming a wide variety of games.
Games that have been offered to players free of charge, from a publisher or distribution platform, as a form of apology for a service issue.
A former digital distribution service for PC, Mac, and Linux games.
Digital distribution method for PC games. Direct2Drive is maintained and owned by Gamefly Digital Inc.
The apps in the Discovery Apps series are downloaded digitally from the PlayStation Network.
Downloadable Content adds new features and content to already-distributed video games via the Internet. Examples include new maps for FPS games, new songs for rhythm games, and new cars for racing games.
Games that were only available through digital distribution, then later released on physical media.
A digital distribution platform operated by Epic Games.
If you want to know how a gamebook works, turn to page 298. Alternatively, if you have a clue, roll two dice and if you pass your FIT check, turn to page 381.
A former download service for PC, Mac, Linux, and Android.
GamersGate is a client-free digital distribution service.
Microsoft's PC branch of its Live service. Lends the same functionality as Xbox Live Gold to Games For Windows games including cross-platform compatibility for achievements, friends & messages, downloadable content, and in some cases, multiplayer.
An Xbox 360 and Games for Windows Live feature that lets you purchase and download full Xbox, Xbox 360, and PC games through the Live Marketplace.
At E3 2013, Microsoft announced their Games with Gold campaign. The campaign offered two downloadable games a month for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers for a limited number of months. On October 18, 2013, Microsoft stated they were extending the promotion indefinitely.
gamingator was an online games shop
Eurogamer's digital distribution service.
A digital distribution platform that focuses on providing DRM-free computer games, both old and new.
Hidden Objects is a gameplay mechanic in which the player must find specific items within a static scene.
A digital storefront which donates some of its profits to charity.
Impulse was Stardock's digital distribution platform. Impulse allowed gamers to quickly find their favorite software and download it automatically to their computer.
“Indie” or “independently developed” games are video games which are developed by a studio without the support of an external publisher.
Indie Gala is a pay-what-you-want bundle of indie games. Much like the Humble Indie Bundle, the purchase price is split between the game developers, two charities, and Indie Gala itself.
Indie Royale sells bundles of independent games for cheaper than they would cost purchased separately. Purchasers can choose to pay more than the current minimum to lower the minimum price for others.
A marketplace for indie game players and developers.
InstantAction was a digital distributor of video-games available to play in the browser.
A digital distribution service built around indie works and their creators.
Updated downloadable "remakes" of classic Namco titles from years gone past.
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