A pioneer in the digital distribution of PC video games with their Games on Demand service, Metaboli launched their Buy and Download service, named Gamesplanet, in 2007 and expanded rapidly in Europe, and especially the UK.
The download store was entirely and radically redesigned in early 2010 and boasts a very wide selection of games (including a preview of titles to come), as well as a seamless shopping experience.
With numerous deals and wallet-friendly prices, we aim to cater to every gamers taste.
Background Info
In 1997, Gamesplanet was founded in Paris, France as a digital distribution system that brings convenience to the world of digital downloads. Gamesplanet sets itself apart from other similar vendors in many ways, claiming to base its processes on the feedback provided for other vendors. Users are given more features in how they download games, including the choice of using a client and the option to buy online and then send the digital download as a gift to someone else.The site’s homepage welcomes visitors with an animation displaying several promotions for different games. The game catalogue is easily accessed from the top of the page. The background of the page features art from a specially promoted game. Clicking anywhere on this area will load the game’s product description page, which features a large banner showing the cover art and price. It goes on to provide videos, screenshots, a description, user rating, a brief overview, and the system requirements. At the bottom of the product description page, users may choose to purchase the digital download from Gamesplanet as a gift if they wish to do so.The flexibility that Gamesplanet provides to its digital customers is one of the most important reasons for its success. After a title has been purchased, a link is sent through e-mail to users that allows them to download the game. Customers can download games using a client or download them directly from the server. The link can be used to download the game as many times as desired, provided it is activated each time it’s downloaded. Due to the e-mail process they employ, digital downloads can also be sent as gifts to other people.Despite the flexibility of Gamesplanet, many issues have been reported using the site. Numerous reports have claimed that the e-mail containing the title’s link was never received, with customer service unhelpful or unresponsive. This problem has been so severe that many visitors have actually taken steps to have the site labeled as spam. Others have also reported a registration code that doesn’t work, no matter how many times they try the website’s troubleshooting advice.
