Introduction
Gametrailers.com is an online gaming site operated by the Spike Entertainment Group, the creators of Spike TV and a subsidiary of MTV. It claims to be the leading internet broadcaster of video games and provides users with instant access to high resolution internet gaming.
The site is packed with information but is well organized and fairly easy to use. A simple registration process allows you to interact with other games and rate various gaming platforms.
Features
A navigation bar at the top of the homepage allows gamers to select which type of game they play – be it Nintendo, Playstation 2, Playstation 3 or PC. This is the easiest way to hone in on what you want as the homepage is overloaded with information and links.
Another easier way to use the site is to take advantage of the site’s search function. Gametrailers.com is packed with games and a quick search is one of the most effective ways to locate the game you want.
Download speeds are quick and the video and sound quality of the games is quite good. The easiest way to browse games is to use the “games” tab to the right of the search box. That brings up an easy to use blue checkbox where the user simply checks the gaming platforms and types of games they wish to look at. This particular feature is a welcome departure from the clutter scattered throughout most of the site.
Tips & Tricks
A box at the far right of the homepage contains quick links to the user forums and the latest gaming news. It’s a veritable smorgasbord of information and the beginner will want to make use of it.
Newbie Friendly Rating
Gametrailers.com is not the easiest site to use, especially for a beginner. The site’s pages are packed with different sections and links to the point of being overloaded. The homepage is beyond distracting and simply chaotic. Thankfully, the search function is centrally-located and simple to use. It’s the saving grace, because otherwise the Newbie could become lost in a maze of colors and characters. We give Gametrailers.com a Newbie Friendly Rating of 4.