So basically, if you decide to go gold to unlock the 900+ games they have, but then at a later date decide to revoke your gold membership, you will not actually own any games. Gametap is just a lending library. I think I'll stick to buying hard copies and the occasional DRM free downloadable. I really don't like the feeling of not actually owning a game. I know some community members buy a game; play it to the end (unless it's a sandbox game), then sell it on and use the proceeds to buy the next game they fancy. I love to return to a game after a good break, so could never join such a scheme.
I'm sure that most of the games will be available for knock down prices eventually anyway. For example I bought a few classic games last month - Freespace, Flatout and all the Fallout games pre Fallout 3 all for less than $6 each (all 3 Fallout games came as a package for less than $5). Most DVD based games reduce in price significantly after the first few months (though there are exceptions such as the last two Call of Duty games and both Crysis games, all of which have held their original release prices. I picked up Dungeon Lords an Elder Scrolls RPG copy for $4.55, and ..... well I could list over a hundred such games, but I wont bore you, lol. Oh yeah, some I bought such as Hidden & Dangerous Deluxe, Full Spectrum Warrior and GTA I & II are all free now.
P.S.
you can buy the complete set of Myst titles in one package called Myst Ultimate Compilation for the equivalent of $20 (£14.99):
Myst Masterpiece: Alone on Myst Island, explore its domains and mysteries… Join Atrus and the D’ni civilisation in a plot in which books are bridges between worlds.
Riven: Enter a sublime world torn by timeless conflicts. Help Atrus to set his wife Catherine free and save the world of Riven.
Myst III Exile: Atrus and Catherine are determined to restore the once prestigious D’ni civilisation; but their projects are put to the test by a newcomer crying for revenge…
Myst IV Revelation: Atrus’ daughter, Yeesha, has disappeared, and this leads you to the mysterious worlds of Sirrus and Achenar, her brothers. A very cinematic atmosphere, with a 90-minute film shot with actual actors!
Myst V End Of Ages: The burden once carried by Atrus’ family is now yours… Embark on an epic journey with the D’ni civilisation in your hands…
And the same games shop is selling Myst V: End of Ages for the equivalent of less than $3, though both are out of stock at the moment.
I've put an alert on for the ultimate collection and will then have Myst III: Exile to give away as I already have that one. Adding Uru to the package would have made it complete.
Another alternative to the Myst collection is a game called Dreamfall. The shop I buy from (Game.UK) are selling the Dreamfall: The Longest journey Limited Edition which includes both games (Dreamfall and the Longest Journey, plus a soundtrack disc and a superb hard cover art book, for only $20 (same price as the Myst Collection.
