Insight: Real Arcade & Game Pass!

 Insight: Real Arcade & Game Pass!

Originally Published on Yahoo Voices in 2007

(To my understanding now 2014 Game Pass in now different)

 

I wanted to share something I have had for many years now. You might have heard of it, whenever I tell people about it, they usually don't believe me. So I figure if I put it in print, stating it as fact- then there is a chance, and it can benefit others. 

 

You see, I have been a "Real Arcade Game-Pass Member" for many of years now. When I first joined it was $6.95 a month, giving you one free game a month. I know what you're thinking; you are really paying for the game. Maybe, but there is an advantage. 

You see, "Real Arcade" keeps all your information stored, under your desired password. If you crash your computer, or even get another, you can re-download your games again, and again, and again! There is a link to each free game you have gotten, and the other games that you bought, at a discounted rate because you were a member. 

Now there rates have went up to, I believe it's $7.95, some where around there, don't quote me on that. Basically, it's almost $8 now, but remember the big picture. They are storing everything you download, no need to burn it to CD, hoping it won't get scratched! 

And they have some really good games, too. And you can even play for real money online. I like the variety in games, there are tons. I like the fact that I don't have to save everything they do it for me.

And another advantage, they didn't used to do this: roll over. If I forget to redeem my month free, the credit now stays. I have never had more than two credits waiting for me, because eventually I remember to cash it in. I didn't know they started it, until several months ago. But I can tell you, I was one of the ones who completed their survey, about what we wanted, and I wanted our credits to roll over, it's not really easy to remember to cash them in! I also asked them to email me a reminder that my credit was available, or expiring, and they were doing that for me too! 

So give them a chance, they give you a free game to start with, and it really is awesome. You will have to download the "Real Arcade" game package first, then your free game. Everything will stay within the "Real Arcade" game system, on your computer. It can also read your drive for various games that you already have, and give you tips to those games. It is referred to as a game guide. And always let your game guide, and the "Real Arcade" Network update itself. I do think, you may have to permit the firewall to allow this all to happen. 

I love my "Real Arcade" and if you love games, you will too! A few games off the top of my head are: Zuma, Bejeweled, Diamond Mine, Chains, and many, many more. There are even word games, card games, and board games! How can you ever think you lived without it before? Trust me, give it a try. What do you have to loose? The first month is free!