Games for Windows Live Game Support Picks Up Two New Titles

The Games for Windows Live service has had a bumpy ride from its lauded launch last May, but now, after 14 months are we finally starting to see a good flow of games that support the serivce.  Today, while at Gamespot near my house, I saw two game boxes that showed GFWLive suppor that I had not seen or heard of up to this point. 

It seems that CD Projekt has Live Enabled The Witcher Enhanced Edition according to the pre-order box shots that were on the shelves.  Obviously that means it could change, but with the game coming out late September, it is highly doubtful.  The other title, which I did not even realize was coming to the PC, was James Bond: Quantum of Solace.  There was no box shot, but the new posters they had up, showed the Games for Windows Live banner next to the 360 and PS3 logos.

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Games for Windows Live Is Free At Last

Today Microsoft finally started to get realistic about Games for Windows Live and the fact that no one is going to pay for multiplayer on their PC.  As of today’s date, all Games for Windows Live features are free, no longer requiring players to pay for a $50 annual membership. 

Also, Microsoft re-announced their intent to create a Games for Windows Live marketplace,  Not sure if it is the exact same thing as the Live Marketplace that was suppose to have happened by now, but it will have arcade games available for download.

Also, developer hurdles to the live service will be lessened as Microsoft has removed some of the requirements for making Games for Windows Live games, while admitting that a redesign of the Games for Windows Live system will be coming this fall.  The new redesign will be designed with the PC strengths in mind, so I doubt we will see Avatars or anything of that sort.

Also, two new Games for Windows games were announced.  Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War II and Battlestations: Pacific.  Not sure if they are Live enabled or they will just have the Games for Windows branding, but both will be out this fall, so we will find out sooner than later.  Also, what do the Xbox Live gamers have to say about this, as they still have to pay $50 a year?

New Dawn of War II Trailer from E3

They have released another trailer for the upcoming PC RTS game, Dawn of War II, and from the looks of it, the bloodshed from the first game is here and then they added a few dozen more gallons just to make sure they hit a new level of bloodletting.  It is only a movie, and not in-game, but it shows a strong commitment to the story that was in the first Dawn of War game.  Also, I am a little rusty in my Warhammer 40K knowledge, but does anyone know what is in the sky at the end.  I am assuming another race, that will be playable, but I just could not make anything out.

One more thing Relic, when you get a chance, make a proper sequel to Space Hulk and we will be golden.