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

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  1. MIG-31

    MIG-31 Old time Member.. Staff Member

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    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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    MIG-31, Jul 22, 2008
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  2. caqde

    caqde Active Member

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    Now they do something....... :rolleyes:

    Now will they deliver....
     
    caqde, Jul 22, 2008
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  3. OOAgent

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    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...
     
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  4. calidan

    calidan Frozen in Carbonite

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    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.
     
    calidan, Jul 23, 2008
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