How does Games on Demand work?

Before you subscribe to a service there are tons of questions that need to be considered, some of these could be

is it 64bit compatible?
how fast are the downloads?
is games on demand legal?
are the games up to date?
can i cancel at anytime?
what if i don't like a game?

To help you answer these questions we've created some information pages and website reviews to help you understand Games on Demand and it's capabilities.

Games on Demand is something people should know about, i've done the research, i've used Games on Demand for well over a year now and this page is to show you who don't know, exactly how it works so you can decide for yourself. I hope you find it helpful.

Before we start, this page is a guide to what reputable companies usually offer. Although we have done everything to ensure our information is correct, it is always wise to check over individual companys policy's to ensure you understand what you're getting for your money. You can check out our reviews by clicking the links on the sidebar.

All your Games for a set monthly price

Most companies will have a monthly subscription price which you have to pay to access their games. Some companies offer what’s called “Collections” or "Packages"where you can access older or specific genres of games for a lower price. Games on Demand providers usually release several games into their collections each week for you to access, with some collections in the thousands there’s always plenty to play, getting bored? No problem, just download another! It’s that simple. All companies we’ve encountered offer a cancellation policy.

So to recap, this is what you get from reputable companies…..

Cancel at any time, for any reason, with no obligation, online in just a few clicks of the mouse.
Several New Full PC Version PC Game Downloads added to each collection every week.
Collections as low as £5/$10 per month with a catalogues of 200-1000+ games to play all you want - worth thousands of £ and $ when bought separately.

Get your Games Fast

All companies will allow you to download at the maximum speed supported by your broadband connection and even allow you to begin playing the game before the game has finished downloading, made possible by streaming technology. These are not just half baked copies, they are Full Version PC Game Downloads exactly the same as the retail versions you pick off the shelf. Another advantage of these services is that the games are already patched up to date when you download them, cutting out even more time and if you think about how long it takes to get to the shop to buy a game, you could download it in that time easily.

Another recap…

No trips to the shops! If you decide you like the look of a game you can start downloading it right now.
Download at the maximum speed supported by your broadband connection.
Thanks to streaming technology, there’s no need to wait for the download to finish.
Download Full Games, exactly as if you installed from the CD.
Automatically patched games, no need to search the net for the latest patch.

Play where you want when you want

No more CDs to carry, you can download you games anywhere and start playing straight away.

You can download your games onto as many PCs as you like.
Download Full Games and play wherever, whenever!! ; at home, at work, on holiday - as long as you have a net connection all your video games are just a few clicks away.

Reliable and legal

All companies provide their services legally, this is all done above board. The companies meet with publishers of games like Edios Interactive and Relic to sign a contract and then BAM! You have the top retail games instantly to download at you leisure. All the websites listed are 100% secure, they are all legal so you have no need to worry about any kind of virus or trojan.

The PC games on offer are 100% legal, Royalties are paid to the games’ creators.
Your PC stays safe. No adware, no spyware, and your Windows installation will not be modified.
Pay online via credit or debit card. All sites are 100% secure (SSL, 128-bit encryption).

The Advantages of Games on Demand

Unlimited access to a great catalogue of PC games for less than the price of one game in the shops!
Download Full Games for every taste - Don’t like a game? No problem, just download another one!
Never get bored: finished with one game, switch to another!

Miscellaneous

Some websites(not all) originate from broandband providers who are expanding into Games on Demand by providing the service through their own broadband services. What this can mean is an unlimited download cap when downloading their games(because it's from their servers). The down side is most of these companies require you to also be signed up to their broadband package.

Demos are also available through some Games on Demand service providers which allow you to download a demo of the game without registering. It can be a great way to tryout a game before you decide if it's worth signing up.

That’s it! There’s not much to say except, enjoy your games and i hope you feel you understand how such a service is possible now.

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