I've used both v3 and IBPROARCADE and I have to say I have returned to v3 because it uses the VB templates system and just runs nicer. IBPROARCADE may have more games and a (better) challenge and tournament system. But the challenge system on V3 arcade is pretty cool. Its the small things really but V3 arcade is probably better suited to VB the only negative thing is the game/(sharing) but there are some pretty cool people with free public ftps for the games at www.v3arcade.com

Isn't this considered spam since these are not free downloads since you have to subscribe to your site? Maybe VB.org should get a cut of the profits since you are getting the games here and advertising here?

soneone needs to update this thread... lots of game links don't work. and some new games can also be added

Then don't complain and start doing it. Tzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Cheers,

Someone did exactly that, over on v3arcade.com, and got it shut down!

It was shutdown because of the copyright issues with the games. That plus John is probably ready to release the Pro version so he is cleaning house.

There will always be those issues - the number of approved games stands at about zero.
This would be an interesting development, but it may be too late for us - we've made the decision, based on legal advice, to uninstall all v3 & ibPro arcades since there are no paid and licensed games available.

They are a huge resource hit, plus the financial liability is far too great, especially considering the arcade game companies are rumored to be planning an attack on their ideas being used on these types of systems.

I might be willing to fight some little guy over the use of a freely available game, but I am not prepared to defend myself against Nintendo, Sega or Sony.

There are plenty of approved games - the problem is that they're all mixed in with the ones which haven't been approved, and there's no way to clearly tell which is which.

With the next release, only authorised games will be available on the site.

John, I am honestly not trying to start any trouble here, but I believe that guy who was uploading all of those games might have had a point. I mean, think about it. We had permission from Paul Neave for PacMan, but Paul didn't have permission from Namco. And, how well would an email reply hold up in court?

It worries me more than just a bit.

In this case, Paul's version of Pacman would not be allowed on the site.