Showtime to launch On Broadband gaming network
by Ross Miller 
{ Jan 4th 2007 at 1:52AM }
Subscription cable network Showtime has announced plans to launch On Broadband, an online gaming service, in second quarter 2007. Although a subscription model will be available, games will be available for purchase a la carte to download for your PC.The service will be sold to cable TV and DSL companies to function under their name, although all the work will be done by On Broadband. No details have been given as to what games will be offered or what prices will be set (and whether that will be up to Showtime or the individual providers).
Any comparisons to GameTap might be unfair as this service is not working under an unified name. However, if their intention is to compete with Turner's subscription gaming network, then their next few announcements better be partnerships with some major publishers.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Coleco @ Jan 4th 2007 11:45AM
Hah, I have that crappy PC controller.
Shagi @ Jan 4th 2007 11:08PM
Wow! Joystiq deleted my comment which was totally on target...I never considered them fanboys of any system but this action might change my mind...so here is the original comment lets see how long this will stay here this time:
The Wii is now the expensive choice for casual gamers.