GameLink

{{Infobox company

| name = Game Link International Limited

| logo = GameLink-logo.gif

| logo_size = 250px

| logo_alt = GameLink logo

| industry = Adult entertainment eCommerce

| founded = 1993

| area_served = Worldwide

| website = {{URL|GameLink.com}}

}}

GameLink is an adult entertainment and eCommerce company, focused on Video on demand (VOD), sex toys, and adult DVDs. It maintains an extensive database of adult performers and their films. With its Stream-to-Own service, GameLink offers cloud storage for entire adult libraries.{{cite web |title=2015 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo preview: Porn stars, awards, parties |url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2015/jan/16/2015-avn-adult-entertainment-expo-preview-porn-sta/ |publisher=Las Vegas Sun |accessdate=7 February 2015 |archive-date=14 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214060923/http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2015/jan/16/2015-avn-adult-entertainment-expo-preview-porn-sta/ |url-status=live }}

GameLink focuses on online distribution of adult content through its website. GameLink maintains distribution agreements with adult content providers and offers adult entertainment titles available in multiple media formats, including Apple and Windows devices, television set top boxes, PS3, and Xbox 360.{{cite web |title=Tara Reid offered $1m for sex tape after Instagram striptease impresses porn giant GameLink |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/tara-reid-offered-1m-sex-tape-after-instagram-striptease-impresses-porn-giant-gamelink-1482722 |work=International Business Times |accessdate=7 February 2015 |archive-date=12 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150112040239/http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/tara-reid-offered-1m-sex-tape-after-instagram-striptease-impresses-porn-giant-gamelink-1482722 |url-status=live }} GameLink uses recommendation technology that allows it to quickly learn users' preferences to recommend relevant products.{{cite web|title=GameLink Redefines Online Sales and Marketing Strategies in the Adult Entertainment Industry.|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/GameLink+Redefines+Online+Sales+and+Marketing+Strategies+in+the+Adult...-a055265702|publisher=TheFreeDictionary.com|accessdate=7 February 2015|archive-date=7 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150207204246/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/GameLink+Redefines+Online+Sales+and+Marketing+Strategies+in+the+Adult...-a055265702|url-status=live}} In June 2020, the site added a subscription-based streaming service as well as a section dedicated to the purchase of individual porn clips.{{Cite web |url=https://www.gamelink.com/ |title=GameLink |website=www.gamelink.com}}

History

GameLink added streaming content delivery to its services in 1999 by delivering full movies as well as individual scenes. The company added scene-only download options in 2007,{{cite web|title=GameLink Scenes Provide Viewers Immediate VOD|url=http://business.avn.com/articles/technology/GameLink-Scenes-Provide-Viewers-Immediate-VOD-23027.html|publisher= AVN|accessdate=7 February 2015}} mobile options in 2010,{{cite web |title=Private, Gamelink Offer Innovative Mobile Solution to Adult Industry |url=http://business.avn.com/articles/technology/Private-GameLink-Offer-Innovative-Mobile-Solution-to-Adult-Industry-392488.html |publisher=AVN |accessdate=7 February 2015 |archive-date=29 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329061845/http://business.avn.com/articles/technology/Private-Gamelink-Offer-Innovative-Mobile-Solution-to-Adult-Industry-392488.html |url-status=live }} and pay-per-minute streaming options in 2011.{{cite web|title=Private's Gamelink Launches New Pay-Per-Minute Platform|url=http://business.avn.com/company-news/Private-s-GameLink-Launches-New-Pay-Per-Minute-Platform-445018.html| publisher=AVN|accessdate=7 February 2015}} GameLink utilizes a system of pre-purchased minutes to allow viewers to watch the content in which they are interested. GameLink has a partnership with webcam portal VideoSecrets to offer live video chat with webcam models.{{cite web| title=Video Secrets Stays Focused| url=http://business.avn.com/articles/technology/Video-Secrets-Stays-Focused-56371.html| publisher=AVN| accessdate=7 February 2015| archive-date=7 February 2015| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150207193624/http://business.avn.com/articles/technology/Video-Secrets-Stays-Focused-56371.html| url-status=live}} In September 2013, GameLink added a news media section to its site, “Naked Truth”. The section includes product and film reviews, interviews, “best of” lists, and film trailers and previews.{{cite web|title=GameLink Launches 'Naked Truth' Online News Blog|url=http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=169148|publisher=XBIZ|accessdate=7 February 2015|archive-date=7 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150207204230/http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=169148|url-status=live}}

Affiliate program

GameLink operates an affiliate marketing program through which website administrators can promote its products, stars, and movies. The affiliate receives a percentage of sales by sending traffic to GameLink in a revenue sharing partnership, from which consumers can purchase movie packages.{{cite web|title=GameLink Says It Will Pay 1 Month of Affiliates' NATS Fees|url=http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=98481|publisher=XBIZ|accessdate=7 February 2015|archive-date=7 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150207204722/http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=98481|url-status=live}}

Recognitions

| 2010

| Businessman of the Year

| XBIZ Award

| {{won}}

| 2011

| Best Sex Toy Affiliate Program

| GFY People's Choice{{cite web|title=GFY AWARDS 2011 WINNERS|url=http://gfyawards.com/awards/2011/|publisher=GFY Awards|accessdate=7 February 2015}}

| {{won}}

| 2013

| Community Figure of the Year

| XBIZ Executive Awards{{cite web|title=2013 XBIZ Executive Awards Honorees Announced|url=http://www.xbiz.com/news/169121|publisher=XBIZ|accessdate=7 February 2015|archive-date=7 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150207194134/http://www.xbiz.com/news/169121|url-status=live}}

| {{won}}

| 2013

| VOD Site of the Year

| XBIZ Award

| {{nom}}

| 2013

| VOD Company of the Year

| XBIZ Award

| {{won}}

| 2013

| Online Retailer of the Year

| XBIZ Award