Gaming information website GameSpot, which is owned by Cnet, today said they were getting into the multiplayer gaming space with the launch of GameCenter.com. This site is being done in conjunction with Super Computer International and their high-capacity servers.
GameCenter.com, GameSpot said, is a fee based service which allows users to create customized, multiplayer game competitions through GameCenter compatible games. Features of this new site include selecting settings and configurations such as game maps and rules of competition, statistics tracking for in-game results such as wins and losses, rankings against other GameCenter members, monthly tournaments and events, integrated voice chat and instant text messaging and shared content through GameSpot.
Among the first to partner with GameCenter.com is Electronic Arts, who debuted its Battlefield 2 demo on the service during open beta testing.
“For those gamers who have been waiting for a better, more cost effective service, thanks to GameCenter, the time has come,” said Henk Van Niekerk, vice president of paid services at GameSpot. “The market is ready for a service like this, and we are proud to be the ones to provide it. As an unbiased media resource, GameCenter is focused simply on helping gamers get the most out of their favorite games.”
