GameFly Announces the Top Video Game Rentals for January

GameFly Announces the Top Video Game Rentals for January

Mercenaries(TM) for Xbox(TM) and PlayStation(R) 2 and MechAssault 2(R): Lone Wolf Top Video Game Rentals for the Month

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- It was an explosive start to the new year with action shooter video games topping the rental wish lists of gamers. GameFly (www.gamefly.com), the smartest way to rent, play and buy video games, today announced the top video game rentals for the month of January, based on the rental choices of GameFly's extensive subscriber base. Shooting to the No. 1 spot on the GameFly Top 10 is the Xbox version of Mercenaries, while the PlayStation 2 version of the same title ranked No. 3.

"The responses of GameFly subscribers are often an early indicator of a video game's success," said Josh Resnick, president, Pandemic Studios, creator of this title. "Mercenaries has clearly struck a chord with gamers -- and our spots on the GameFly Top 10 this month demonstrate how console gamers have embraced this explosive title."

Falling just short of No. 1 is MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf on Xbox, the follow-up to one of Xbox Live's original launch titles. MechAssault's loyal fan following helped catapult this sequel to the No. 2 position, with greater online game play, improved graphics and sounds, as well as a rockin' soundtrack.

"With both the Xbox and PlayStation 2 versions of Mercenaries in the top three, this title was obviously a huge hit with video gamers this month," said Jung Suh, co-founder and VP of content/strategic alliances, GameFly. "While online game play and multi-player gaming have become hugely popular, Mercenaries proves that a good single player game is still in high demand."

The complete GameFly Top 10 for the month of January is:

Rank Title Platform Publisher
1 Mercenaries Xbox LucasArts
2 MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf Xbox Microsoft
3 Mercenaries PlayStation 2 LucasArts
4 Prince of Persia: Warrior Within Xbox Ubisoft
5 The Punisher Xbox THQ
6 Star Wars Knights of the Xbox LucasArts
Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
7 Resident Evil 4 (2 disc game) GameCube Capcom
8 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas PlayStation 2 Take Two
9 Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater PlayStation 2 Konami
10 Call of Duty: Finest Hour Xbox Activision

About GameFly


GameFly, an online video game rental service, is the smartest way to rent, play and buy video games. With more than 2,000 titles, GameFly delivers the widest selection and availability of games for the PlayStation(R) 2, Xbox(TM), GameCube(TM), Game Boy(TM) Advance and Nintendo DS(TM) without the hassle of due dates or late fees. For $21.95 a month, GameFly subscribers can rent two games at a time and keep them for as long as they like. Subscribers manage their GameQ(TM) online and receive games directly from the U.S. Postal Service via first class mail. GameFly is also a great source for high quality, used video games at exceptional prices. For more information and a free trial, please visit www.gamefly.com.


Source: GameFly

CONTACT: Megan Novak of Alta Public Relations, +1-415-503-3927, or
megan@altapr.com, for GameFly

Web site: http://www.gamefly.com/


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