GameCritix.com - Screenshot Sharing for Gamers

The recently launched GameCritix, is a social gaming site in which users are invited to share their screenshots and show off their gaming skills. The homepage gives you an overview of what’s going on online. You’ve got a column of stats showing you the number of pictures online, members, picture views, uploads within the last 24 hours, top rated users, thumbnails of the newest pics added, and newest users. On the opposite side of the page you’ve got a list of top uploaders and top rated pics. Center stage you’ll find a slide show of random pics. To browse and search through screenshots, you can either use the quick search bar or browse through the Pictures tab. Each pic added can be rated by users. There’s also space for description by the uploader. Sign up is required to use the site, but it is free.

“GameCritix.com is launched today July 1st, 2008 as the internet's premiere gaming screenshot and community site. Here you can to upload screenshots of your favorite videogames or view the amazing gaming skills of the other gamers here. Visit GameCritix to: show off your gaming skills, remember hilarious moments, get a sneak peak at awesome new games, and more! For now we are PC only screenshots but look forward to a gaming community with screenshots from every platform. Check out the site everyday to see new updates or new screenshots uploaded by gamers just like you!”

GameCritix does cater to a large niche audience. It’s pretty easy to navigate—the set up is clear cut. It’s simple, but in this case, simple works best.

Will there be more categories, for example by game, so that users can find screenshots from specific games? How is the site going to build a loyal user base?