The business model of GameFly is similar to the DVD-by-mail subscription service Netflix and Blockbuster online.

Postal Service alleging the favoring of Netflix and Blockbuster by sorting their DVDs at no charge.

In May 2018, Electronic Arts announced that they acquired cloud gaming technology assets and personnel from GameFly (including its Israeli outpost).

In May 2002, Sean Spector and Jung Suh partnered with founding CEO Toby Lenk to start GameFly.

[6] Despite filing plans in February 2010 for an initial public offering, GameFly remains a privately owned company as of 2017.