Daily Archives: Dec 19, 2011

Gamefly has launched their public beta for a new PC gaming client. If you're a subscriber, you can download titles from Gamefly's "Unlimited PC" library and play unlimited times at no charge. Assassin's Creed, Jewel Quest, and Deus Ex are mentioned as titles free-to-play for subscribers.

On Christmas day Blockbuster will give away two free packs of AA or AAA batteries -- no purchase necessary. The stores will be open from noon until 10 p.m. and the batteries are available while supplies last. Blockbuster is hoping the promotion will get customers into stores on X-mas day to pick up a new movie or gaming title.

Cablevision and HBO have partnered to offer HBO GO and MAX GO to iO TV customers who subscribe to HBO and/or Cinemax. The new agreement between the two companies means that subscribers will soon be able to access HBO and Cinemax content on a PC, Apple iPad, iPhone, or iTouch device, as well as supported Android tablets and smartphones.