Cheat Code Central is a video game website

Website

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 primarily known for its extensive list of cheat codes. Cheat Code Central, also known as CCC and CheatCC, offers previews, reviews, news, and various articles on the gaming industry. The site is owned by David Allison and was started May 9, 1997.

Cheat Code Central Platinum

In June 2001, the website began an exclusive paid membership area to the website entitled Cheat Code Central Platinum. Perks for membership to CCCP included access to the website without any ads, timed exclusive codes, and exclusive previews and reviews.

Cheat Code Central Platinum lasted until June 2005, after which all of the site's content became free again.

Reviews and rating system

CheatCC previews and reviews the newest games entering the video game market.

Cheat Code Central reviews games on a 5 point scale.

Score Range	Meaning
1.0 - 1.9	Avoid
2.0 - 2.4	Poor
2.5 - 2.9	Average
3.0 - 3.4	Fair
3.5 - 3.9	Good
4.0 - 4.4	Great
4.5 - 4.9	Must Buy
5.0	The Best

The overall score of the game is based on graphics, controls, music, sound fx, voice acting, and play value.

Comics

In May 2007, CheatCC began releasing a weekly comic strip done by Matthew Walker. The title of the comics, Console Crash Comics, was to symbolize the three Cs of CheatCC and loosely mention the wars between the consoles – Xbox 360, PS3, and the Wii.
After 37 strips the comics have been placed on hiatus, with an unclear resume date.

Podcast

June 2007 marked the beginning of CheatCC's official podcast dubbed C4 Podcast. C4 means Cheat Code Central Crew.

Magazine

In July 2006, Beckett Media began running a spotlight series based on Cheat Code Central's extensive site content. The magazine, entitled Beckett Cheat Codes Powered by Cheat Code Central, featured some of the website's more popular cheat codes along with some of their reviews, previews, and special features. The bimonthly publication ran for only a year.

Cheat Code Central Game Trade

Early 2007, Cheat Code Central began a Game Trade service on their website. The service allows any registered member to trade their used games for purchase points towards new game titles.

Cheat Code Central e-mail

Cheat Code Central offers a free e-mail service powered by everyone.net. Anyone can have an e-mail address with the extension "@cheatcc.com".

Freelance contributions

Cheat Code Central posts exclusive content written by numerous freelance writers. Writers are paid on a per article basis, though they are required to write a minimum amount of trial articles for free in order to prove their skills.

Controversies

Cheat Code Central has been around for over ten years, but not without problems and controversies. Some companies have retrieved cheat codes from the website and posted them in their own sites and publications. The website was also accused of posting strategy guides from individuals who did not request it. Conflicts were set in court; however, public opinion continues to comment on the issues up until today.

External links

• Cheat Code Central
• Red Orbit News – "Q1Media Adds Top 3 Gaming Web Site to Select Client List"