RE: EA Gives Plug to GameTree CompetitiorIt's not the competition, it's a partner.
Actually, the plug would be a nice-to-have, not a need-to-have. Direct2Drive is part of TNG's Gametree network, one of several large web properties now selling TNG-ported digital downloads, with many more to come. TNG gets a very healthy cut of everything these sites sell, bypassing the need (for now) to spend a fortune on advertsing GTO.
See for yourself:
https://www.transgaming.com/business/gametreenetwork/
Launched yesterday (the very first day of TNGss of fiscal 2010) the sims 3 is making a tremendous amount of noise, getting incredible reviews. in my opinion, this is the title that will bring our little company into the big leagues.