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| Developer(s) | GameStop |
|---|---|
| Initial release | June 17, 2008[1] |
| Stable release | 4.04.825 (August 2, 2012) [±] |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Type | Content delivery |
| License | Proprietary (Freeware) |
| Website | www |
Impulse was a digital distribution and multiplayer platform. Originally developed by Stardock to succeed Stardock Central, it was purchased by GameStop in March 2011,[2][3] and was subsequently rebranded as GameStop PC Downloads, with the client being renamed GameStop App.[4] The client was discontinued in April 2014.
Impulse facilitated the purchase, download and updating of software.[1] The platform also provided blogging, friends-list, chat, game matchmaking, achievements and ranking to certain games.
- ^ a b "Stardock Launches Impulse". 2008-06-17. Archived from the original on 2008-07-08. Retrieved 2008-07-01.
- ^ "GameStop Announces Acquisition of Spawn Labs and Agreement to Acquire Impulse, Inc". GameStop. 2011-03-31. Retrieved 2011-05-02.
- ^ Christopher Grant (2011-03-31). "GameStop indulges in some Impulse buying ... no seriously, it bought Impulse (and Spawn Labs)". Joystiq. AOL. Retrieved 2011-05-02.
- ^ "GameStop PC Downloads About". GameStop. Retrieved 2012-05-31.