GameTap - Turner's broadband gaming network that scours the bargain bins so you don't have to - is undergoing some pretty massive changes, from offering newer, cheap-as-free subscription levels, ad-supported gaming, and a large digital distribution storefront for current release PC titles.

Starting May 31st, all visitors to GameTap's website will be able to play through a rotating list of 30-60 titles (up to a T rating) and watch GameTap TV content (hooray) via an ad-supported Lite Player at no charge. Players who register become Green Level Members, effectively lifting the rating caps while gaining access to community features. Of course gamers will still be able to purchase the ad-free membership for $9.99 a month, only now they'll be considered Gold Level members. Fancy.

The new digital distribution storefront will allow paying subscribers to purchase new PC games directly through the GameTap interface, with Tomb Raider Anniversary from Eidos set to be the debut title.

Over at GameDaily.biz James Brightman goes in-depth with GameTap GM Stu Synder about the big changes, so hit the link to learn more about how they plan to make the system more than just a fancy Sam and Max delivery device with a logo that resembles the world's most impractical cock ring. Michael Fahey

GameTap Expands Business Model, Goes Free [GameDaily.BIZ]

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