Microsoft Drops Player Fees On Games For Windows Live (TechWeb)
July 23, 2008
TechWeb - InformationWeek - The service is cross-compatible with Microsoft's Xbox Live network, which lets Xbox 360 owners play games against each other online.
Microsoft refunding gamers, Games for Windows Live goes free
Microsoft made a series of announcements this week that the company hopes will reinvigorate the PC gaming market, including the announcement of DirectX 11 and the advent of free Windows Live gaming. Ars spoke with Microsoft's Kevin Unangst about the company's present and future plans, including DX11, Games for Windows Live, and the PCGA.Read More...
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