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MS & Game Rentals

Posted by samzenpus on from the your-games-have-been-assimilated dept.

pin_gween writes "Technology News says Microsoft has entered an agreement with Exent to provide On-Demand Video Games. So far, only 6 Microsoft games are licensed to the on-demand service (which costs from US$4.95 to $14.95 a month for access to anywhere from 50 to 300 titles). MS titles are "Age of Empire," "Age of Mythology," "Dungeon Siege," "Mechwarrior," "Rise of Nations" and "Zoo Tycoon." Exent lured MS with the "the shelf life can be prolonged and create additional revenue for the publisher not generated by the retail channel"."

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  1. Yes... Just what the doctor ordered... by Fallen+Kell · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Because you all know you want those 3-4 year old games for $5-15 month charge when you can buy then for $5 bucks...

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  2. Only Hardcore Gamers Need Apply by Dr+Tom+Danger · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Oh ya, I can't wait to shell out 14.95 for a solid MONTH of Zoo Tycon. Where does the time go?

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  3. How about newer games? by antdude · · Score: 4, Insightful

    These games are old. How about a selection of newer games?

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