Prepare for pwnage

Game fans and developers are getting their very own YouTube. Officially launched last month, and touting social features like profiles and friend requests, GeeVee caters to high-definition game graphics by hosting videos at a bitrate four times that of the video-sharing juggernaut.

Following in the footsteps of other grassroots Web services like Wordpress, GeeVee responds directly to user input for site improvements. "We added the higher bitrate and a dozen unique features from user comments," said Jason Bradicich, the site's founder.

Another feature exclusive to the site allows users to input handles, or gaming personas, so gamers can meet up later in virtual arenas.

A Facebook widget is planned upon which users' handles can also be posted. When asked if GeeVee had plans for bringing its content to online areas of consoles, Bradicich said only that GeeVee has "great connections in the gaming industry" and is committed to bringing its content to users in any way it can.
The launch was paired with a niche media buy targeting game fans and developers on Diggnation, Digg's gaming section and WoWWiki, a wiki dedicated to World of Warcraft.

Based in Raleigh and completely independent, the site is currently supported by venture capital and angel funding with plans for ad-support in the future.