Rumors (I say rumor because nothing was official, even though just about everybody knew) about GameFly's new East Coast Distribution facility have been going around for several months. Well, it's now official. All you East Coast GameFliers - your delivery time just got much faster.

GameFly announced today that they have opened a brand new facility in the Pittsburgh area. No more cross-country flights! BOOYAH!

I'm one of the luckier ones - I've been a member at GameFly for a while, and I'm only a couple states away, so turn-around times were always pretty quick. I did hear rumblings from some East Coast users about longer waits, but I always figured it was that general "East Coast Angst" from all the crummy weather and impatient people *grin*.

Well now, even if it was based in truth, they have nothing to whine about! The new facility will give GameFliers fast shipping no matter where they live! From the press release:

LOS ANGELES (May 8, 2007) – GameFly, the leading online video game rental service, today announced the official opening of a distribution center in the Pittsburgh area. The new center will allow GameFly to more quickly serve its East Coast and Midwest members.

By providing an additional distribution center, GameFly reinforces its leadership position in the online video game rental market and underscores its commitment to providing members with expedited shipping. The distribution center is currently in its first phase of operation, serving a limited number of customers, and will be moving to full capacity in the near future.

“We are very excited about opening our new East Coast facility,” said Dave Hodess, CEO, GameFly. “We spent a considerable amount of time designing and testing our software to accommodate multiple facilities and to ensure our members in the eastern and central U.S. receive the best possible experience through even faster shipping times.”

“This project, and the new jobs it will create, is great news for Allegheny County and the commonwealth,” said Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Yablonsky. “By choosing to locate its east coast distribution center in the Pittsburgh region, GameFly is sending a strong message to other companies that Pennsylvania is the place to do business. Governor Edward G. Rendell will continue to work hard to foster a competitive business environment where companies can thrive, while at the same time creating new opportunities for Pennsylvania’s working men and women.”

So, sign up today at GameFly and try it out FREE!