GameClub

GameClub, is a video game subscription service for iOS and Android devices.[1] The service primarily focuses on reviving games that have been delisted from app stores and are no longer actively maintained by their original developers.[2] It was first revealed on March 5 2019, entering an early access program on March 12, 2019[3][4] and officially launching on October 25, 2019.[5] The Android version of GameClub launched on June 19, 2020.

GameClub
DeveloperGameClub Inc.
Key PeopleDan Sherman, Oliver Pedersen, Britt Myers, Eli Hodapp
TypeSubscription gaming service
Launch dateOctober 25, 2019
Operating system(s)iOS, Android
StatusActive
Pricing modelUS$4.99 per month
WebsiteOfficial website


Features

GameClub offers extra features and enchancements to the older titles it brings back onto the App Store, including:

  • Optimized graphics and support for newer screen sizes. [6]
  • No ads or in-app purchases.
  • Editorial content including game hints and development history for certain games.
  • Added support for MFi controllers, DualShock 4 and Xbox One controllers on select titles.[7]
  • Family sharing for up to 12 people on one subscription. [8]

Games
Main article: List of GameClub games

Each game released as part of GameClub has a 'trial' portion of content available for free without subscribing. New games debut on the service weekly.[9] Any games that were previously purchased before releasing under GameClub can be accessed in full without a subscription.

With the launch of the service on Android, GameClub announced that games with online multiplayer components would support cross-play between iOS and Android devices starting with title Neon Shadow.[10]

References
  1. "GameClub will bring its premium mobile game subscription service to Android in March". Android Central. February 3, 2020.
  2. "GameClub offers mobile gaming's greatest hits for $5 per month". Mobile Mode Gaming. October 25, 2019. Retrieved September 12, 2019.
  3. "GameClub is a New Developer that's Hoping to Resurrect Long-Lost iOS Games, 'Hook Champ' Already Confirmed". TouchArcade. March 5, 2019.
  4. @Gameclub (March 12, 2019). "OK everyone! We just pushed the button to launch the early access program. If you signed up over at gameclub.io you should have an email in your inbox shortly. In the meantime, if you'd like to join us in Discord, we'd love to have you: discord.gg/gameclub" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  5. "GameClub Launches With Access to Dozens of Classic Games on iPhone and iPad for $4.99 Per Month". MacRumors. October 25, 2019.
  6. @Gameclub (November 9, 2019). "This week GameClub is releasing an updated version of Hi, How Are You, a puzzle platformer that's basically a playable album by the late, great @danieljohnston. We're working on optimizing the graphics along with making it playable on modern devices! Here's the original trailer:" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. "The History of Controllers on iOS". GameClub. April 11, 2019.
  8. "GameClub Now Allows Up to 12 Family Members to Play Classic iOS Titles With One $4.99 Subscription". MacRumors. March 26, 2020.
  9. "GameClub Launches a Subscription Service That Revives a Growing Catalog of 70 Classic iOS Games". MacStories. October 25, 2019.
  10. @Gameclub (June 19, 2020). "We've had a busy day today with our Android launch, but we've also got a new game for you: NEON SHADOW! Originally released by @CM_Games, this is a modern reimagination of classic first person shooters with full CROSS-PLATFORM MULTIPLAYER!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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