Games for Windows Takes on Steam, Set to Launch PC Digital Platform

**MIG-31** · Jul 22, 2008, 08:43 PM

Microsoft today announced that its Games for Windows initiative is set to expand with the launch an online PC gaming marketplace this fall. The service will deliver free and paid downloadable game content, along with trailers, demos, and other content comparable to the company's Xbox Live offerings.
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Source: Shacknews

caqde · Jul 22, 2008, 10:54 PM

Now they do something.......

Now will they deliver....

OOAgent · Jul 23, 2008, 01:07 AM

If this brings the Live interface to the desktop, that would be awesome!

im hoping they go the Steam route with CD's as well. If you register a retail game on their service it will become no-CD. This would be very nice with Gears of War PC. They allowed no-CD for Halo 2 PC. i dont understand why they didnt do it wih GoW as well...

calidan · Jul 23, 2008, 01:37 AM

It will take a lot to over come Steam. They already dropped the ball when they didn't release it for free in the first place.

Jul 22, 2008, 08:43 PM	#1
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Jul 23, 2008, 01:07 AM	#3
OOAgent DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Qrrbrbirlbel Posts: 69 Rep Power: 0	If this brings the Live interface to the desktop, that would be awesome! im hoping they go the Steam route with CD's as well. If you register a retail game on their service it will become no-CD. This would be very nice with Gears of War PC. They allowed no-CD for Halo 2 PC. i dont understand why they didnt do it wih GoW as well... __________________

Jul 23, 2008, 01:37 AM	#4
calidan Frozen in Carbonite Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1,409 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	It will take a lot to over come Steam. They already dropped the ball when they didn't release it for free in the first place. __________________ Steam Community :: ID :: calidan "Don't try to be like Jackie. There is only one Jackie.... Study computers instead." - Jackie Chan