AOL Broadband reveils new gaming destination
by Kit

Friday, May 7 2004

Gamehouse and Pogo part of AOL partnership.

AOL for Broadband today unveiled a new gaming destination that features dozens of new Web-based and premium downloadable games from new partners GameHouse Studios and Funkitron in addition to its current selection of games from Pogo.com.

Concurrent with its expanded Web-based game offerings, AOL Games now also offers a new destination for consumers who love PC and console games. Featuring streaming video programs that take an entertaining look at today’s hottest games combined with extensive reviews, hints, cheats and news from partner GameSpot, the new destination provides members with a unique, comprehensive gaming experience.

Beginning later this month, special discounts for AOL members on both new and pre-played video games will be added through an arrangement with EBGames.com, the e-commerce Web site of Electronics Boutique, the world's largest specialty retailer dedicated exclusively to video game hardware, software and PC entertainment software and accessories.

“The new games destination represents a major initiative by AOL to bring games – and entertainment based on games – to our growing broadband membership,” explained Matthew Bromberg, Vice President and General Manager, AOL Games. “In addition to our wide selection of the best games on the Web which appeal to the casual gamers, we’re also reaching fans of PC and console games by providing exciting entertainment programming unlike anything else that’s out there.”

--- Kit