A free account lets you take part in the site instead of only reading it. With one, you can:
- Write reviews of the games you play, and see them published on the site.
- Keep your own blog, and comment on other members' blog posts.
- Post on the forums, and leave feedback on reviews and news.
- Rate games, from their pages.
- Keep track of your game collection.
- Send and receive private messages with HG Mail.
- Follow the blogs you like, and see what's new for you on your Activity page.
Some features depend on your account's privileges. Adding pictures of games, for example, is open to accounts staff have approved for it.