• pc

    Yes, Microsoft Will Still Publish PC Games

    Microsoft used to publish lots of PC games. Now, though, they mostly don't. Sure, there's Gears of War, and a three years late port of Halo 2, but aside from that? Not much. More »
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    Comment by Monkey Majiks: MS only cared about games for the PC when they thought it was the way to get Bill's dream machine... 8 Responses | Other threads

  • review

    Empire: Total War Review: A Whiff Of Grapeshot

    Hrm. An Empire: Total War review. Where to start, where to start... It's tough! Tough like trying to sum up War & Peace in Haiku. More »
    03/18/09
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    Comment by sirsri: My review: Loved: Scope, vast improvements in design over the previous. Cons: Basically negating anything valuable, the game doesn't work. Units... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • gears of war

    Epic Explains Gears Meltdown

    A digital certificate that expired on Wednesday borked the original Gears of War for PC players; Epic is working up a fix. Meantime, VP Mark Rein has given an explanation and an apology. More »
    01/31/09
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    Comment by hansamurai: Hooray for DRM and signed executables, wtf. 9 Responses | Other threads

  • epic games

    Is Your Copy Of Gears Of War PC Busted? Here's Why

    Owners of the "Games For Windows" release of Gears Of War have found themselves unable to play the game they own today. The reason? An expired Windows digital certificate, which went digitally sour yesterday. More »
    01/29/09
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    Comment by reality.exe.torrent: Oh god. More example of DRM bullshit. There's something that works. It is called Steam. Adopt or die. 45 Responses | Other threads

  • xbl

    800 Point XBL Cards Might Be At A Retailer Near You

    They've been on the boil for a while, but it seems Microsoft are only now giving consumers the option of buying a smaller, cheaper allocation of Microsoft Points from a retail store. More »
    12/18/08
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    Comment by Gorilla Snow is Maximum Risky: Good, now give me the ability to gift marketplace items (ala Steam) and I'll be set. 12 Responses | Other threads

  • square enix

    The Last Remnant Gets Windowsed In Spring

    Square Enix's "strategically sound, technically flawed" role-playing game The Last Remnant is coming to Games for Windows in the Spring, the company announced today. Expect "features previously not available" on the Xbox 360 version. More »
    12/15/08
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    Comment by Shteve: If it gets rid of the frame rate and pop-in problems the 360 version has, I might give it a... 13 Responses | Other threads

  • pc games

    DirectX 11 Won't Repeat The Windows-Exclusive Sins Of It's Father

    When Windows Vista shipped, it shipped alongside DirectX 10. DirectX 10 would only run with Vista. It wouldn't run with the faster, more stable, more popular Windows XP. This made those running games on XP unhappy. Well, fast forward a few years, and the next release of a Windows OS - Windows 7 - won't be repeating the same mistake. Microsoft's Product Marketing Manager Windows, Ben Basaric, has gone on record saying that while Windows 7 will be shipping with DX11 support (which will add features like allowing a graphics processor to process more than just graphics), it will also run on Windows Vista. So no need to go upgrading. Well...unless you're one of millions still using XP... More »
    11/21/08
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    Comment by OmegaVader: I hate vista. Sure it's pretty, but waht a massive resource hog, and bugs galore. They really can't top XP... 20 Responses | Other threads

  • microsoft

    Microsoft Plans To Compete With Steam Via Live Marketplace

    Games for Windows Live general manager Chris Early tells Shacknews in a soon-to-be published interview that Microsoft has designs on digitally distributing full PC games via Live Marketplace, saying selling games a la Steam is "on our road map." A forthcoming update to Games For Windows Live will bring about the capability to download demos, media, and microtransaction caliber content. More »
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    Comment by Cykoe: Will they have my Episode 3? No? Not interested. 7 Responses | Other threads

  • grand theft auto iv

    GTA IV PC Delayed, Final System Requirements Revealed

    Rockstar Games has officially pushed back the release of Grand Theft Auto IV for the PC, settling on a two-week delay and a new December 2nd release date. The date confirms what was reflected at retailer listings updated earlier this week. More »
    10/30/08
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    Comment by SudeepaLaelap: Wow, my 1 year old custom made-it-myself gaming rig is just barely over the minimum..... :( 10 Responses | Other threads

  • rockstar games

    Retailers Say Grand Theft Auto IV PC Delayed To Dec. 2

    According to various retail listings, Rockstar Games' PC port of Grand Theft Auto IV may not make its announced Nov. 18 release date. Both Amazon and GameStop are currently listing the Games For Windows release as Dec. 2, meaning a two week delay may be in order. More »
    10/29/08
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    Comment by TaggarT6: I still need to beat this game eventually. Quit after 30+ hours into it. 3 Responses | Other threads

  • gears of war 2

    Why No Gears Of War 2 For PC? Well, Piracy For One

    Epic Games won't be bringing Gears of War 2 to the PC. That's their story and they're stickin' to it. It's "definitely" not happening, swears designer Cliff Bleszinski, pointing to a worsening PC gaming environment. More »
    09/29/08
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    Comment by 휘성: Wow. I build computers. I must be pirating at all times because I can. No really , what a stupid reason. 21 Responses | Other threads

  • PC Gaming

    How Grand Theft Auto IV Might Just Save Games for Windows

    After two underwhelming years spent trying to be just as essential to PC gaming as Xbox Live is to console, Grand Theft Auto IV might just take Games for Windows and kiss away all its tears of frustration. Or, if Microsoft drops the ball, it could be another nail in the coffin of PC gaming, writes Wired. That might piss off PC gamers who are just fine with Steam and are tired of hearing more talk about how their way of life is going extinct. But Microsoft's exclusive control of GTA:IV for the PC does have implications for PC gaming at large. More »
    09/28/08
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    Comment by Raptr569: I think that Games For Windows if succesful could potentually revolutionise PC gaming back into mainstream again. PC games are lossing... 21 Responses | Other threads

  • grand theft auto iv

    Here Are GTA IV PC's Recommended System Requirements

    If you plan on building (or upgrading) a PC around the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto IV, the official Games For Windows web site has a helpful rough estimate for what kind of hardware you're gonna need. To make it look as pretty as the version we saw, which ran just shy of 2560 x 1600, expect to bring some serious computing power to the table. While the minimum system requirements for the Windows version of GTA IV are still a mystery, the recommended requirements are yours for the studying. Recommended operating system? Windows XP SP2, natch. For the hard stuff, make the jump. More »
    09/12/08
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    Comment by Antisniper's Antisniper who Anti-Snipes Snipers: WTF, 18GIGS? WHAT? RAM? WHAT? 2GB? WHAT? My computer only has 1. 5 Responses | Other threads

  • bungie

    Halo 3 Coming To Windows... Confirmed?

    Reader Simon wrote in to us this weekend to let us know that he'd received an e-mail, one targeted at "subscribers to the MS download email service", that listed Halo 3 as one of the downloadable demos that take advantage of DirectX. Does that mean that Halo 3 is confirmed for a Games For Windows release? Not so fast, pal. More »
    08/04/08
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    Comment by Atheist Jew: I really don't understand how anyone could be surprised at this. It's Microsoft, it's Bungie, and it's Halo. Every other... 2 Responses | Other threads

  • xbox 360

    Free Xbox Live Silver Online Play Confirmed, Explained, Limited

    Over the weekend we posted a rumor about Xbox Live's second class citizens having access to online play on select titles. It's not a rumor anymore, as Microsoft has confirmed that Silver level Live members can indeed have online visitation rights with their Xbox 360 buddies and not just on the weekends. It's all part of an unannounced promotion, we learned. More »
    07/28/08
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    Comment by UtaVitulus: I made a blog on this subject. Free xbox live gold blog http://xboxlivegoldfree.blogspot.com/ more » | Other threads

  • games for windows

    How Long Til We Get XBLA Games On PC?

    As can be witnessed by their decision to, after only a year, cut their losses and start offering the service for free, Microsoft's Games for Windows Live initiative hasn't exactly set the world on fire. But just because it hasn't, doesn't mean that it can't. What could help spice things up a little? How about, oh, the ability to play XBLA games on both your 360 and PC? Would that help? It's something Microsoft are obviously thinking about, because after being asked about the subject by 1UP's Shawn Elliot, Microsoft's Kevin Unangst replies: More »
    07/24/08
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    Comment by spectralpulse: Xbox live is a good system, i like being able to mute every 9 year old who tends to scream... more » | Other threads

  • games for windows

    Microsoft's Open Letter To PC Gamers, Full Of Good News

    When I start an open letter to the world, I begin with "Dear So-and-so." More »
    06/25/08
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    Comment by Madoc: @freakout: 'P.S. Madoc - you're not the same Madoc who posts over on John Birmingham's blog, are you? If so,... more » | Other threads

  • patch watch

    Universe At War Patch Lets Xbox 360, PC Players Duke It Out

    Sega and Petroglyph's real time strategy sci-fi game Universe At War: Earth Assault was all patched up today, bringing with it an exhaustive list of changes, tweaks and fixes. The most notable? The saucer's build time was reduced from 30 to 28 seconds. Almost as exciting was the addition of Xbox 360 versus PC cross-play in Ranked, Quickmatch and Conquer the World game modes, something that should make it much, much easier to find a game for Universe At War players. More »
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    Comment by koji: I actually played this one when it was released, will probably give it a go again, I really liked it... more » | Other threads

  • pc demo

    Lego Indiana Jones PC Demo Released

    PC gamers eager to get an early taste of Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures now have their chance! LucasArts has released the playable demo for the title, which spans Indy's first three movie adventures and features what seems like more characters than actually appeared in all three films combined. The demo is now available on the Games For Windows website, weighing in at a modest 464 megs, which means that at my current crappy internet speeds I shall be able to tell you how it is sometime next week. Switching to cable was such a brilliant idea. More »
    05/13/08
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    Comment by Purple Dave: @Kazzahdrane: Yeah, it's a pretty stupid fix for a pretty stupid problem, and it freaking pissed me off until I... more » | Other threads

  • interview

    Microsoft: "Perception," Not Us, is PC Gaming's Big Problem

    Though it's currently trendy to declare the imminent and grisly demise of the PC gaming market, there are some legitimate concerns amid all of the sensationalism. Much-publicized NPD numbers showed retail PC sales slumping by $60 million between 2006 and 2007, while the console gaming market continues to burgeon year-over-year. While it's quite true that these numbers quantify only PC retail box sales and not subscription revenue - like how much WoW makes every month - there are issues at hand that are harder to quantify with raw data. More »
    04/22/08
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  • news

    Games For Windows Moves Online

    Games for Windows: The Official Magazine (formerly known as Computer Gaming World) has announced that the publication is pulling from the printed market to be hosted at 1UP.com. Games for Windows itself only made it through 17 issues before ceasing traditional publication. More »
    04/08/08
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    Comment by Sober: Wow, this sucks, and I was thinking of getting a subscription too. Oh well, glad to see the Brodeo is stickin'... more » | Other threads

  • gdc08

    Xbox Live To Add Community Created Games

    Chris Satchell of Microsoft just announced that community-developed XNA games will soon be distributed through Xbox Live. Microsoft has been buzz-wording about "democratizing game distribution" all morning, but it appears that it's willing to put its money where its mouth is. The company expects it can double the number of games on Xbox Live Arcade by the end of year with the addition of community developed software. More »
  • clips

    Ukraine's Attempt At Hot Fuzz: The Game Is A Huge Let Down

    Apparently, the Ukrainian version of Hot Fuzz was a dreary action movie that took place on a freighter, not a tiny English town, and, instead of co-star Nick Frost, a German shepherd performed buddy duties. Whatever actual game is powering Hot Fuzz: The Game, we're glad not to have played it. I'd sure like to see that Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Retextured, though. More »
    01/18/08
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    Comment by Roflgoat: It's a Call of Duty 2 mod with sounds ripped fro Half-Life, etc. more » | Other threads

  • ea

    Spore Coming To Macs In 2008

    Mac gaming will become less of a punchline and more of a reality this year, as EA plans to ship the Will Wright-helmed Spore for both Windows and Mac OS X in 2008. That's dependent, of course, on Spore shipping for any platform this year, something that we don't exactly have the highest confidence in. The EA published Spore will come to the Mac platform courtesy of TransGaming Technologies, whose graphics wrapper is reported to make the transition from PC to Mac wicked easy. More »
    01/15/08
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    Comment by amatecha: I personally wish this wasn't considered such huge news. Years ago, Maxis released all their games for Mac. ... more » | Other threads

  • ces08

    The Microsoft Community Mobile

    With CES now in full swing, Microsoft has taken up the task of shuttling around lazy members of the press and community in style. This is the Community Mobile, a dual-branded stretch hummer with Games for Windows on one side and Xbox Live on the other. As a special bonus to the already far-too-extravagant conveyance, the Microsoft team are loading up the limo at the end of the day on Wednesday for a special trip to In 'N Out Burger, where their own Larry Hryb will be on hand to lend his credit card towards the eventual cholesterol-choking death of everyone involved. Hooray! Hit the link for more pictures of the colossal gas guzzler. More »
    01/08/08
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    Comment by Shaoko: >.> So uh... I swear the limbo had Erotic Limousines written in the window till I clicked on the thumbnail. Anyone... more » | Other threads

  • games for windows

    Msoft Announces Nine New Games for Windows

    Following a lackluster infomercial CES keynote, Microsoft sent out a press release this morning touting the "powerful momentum" of Games for Windows and the addition of nine new Games for Windows-branded titles including Alone in the Dark and LEGO Indiana Jones. More »
    01/07/08
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    Comment by tonythesuperperson: I read that as 'LEGO: Total War'. I was so happy for those fleeting moments. more » | Other threads

  • demigod

    Gas Powered Games Unveils Demigod To Good Peons

    The latest issue of Games For Windows *checks mailbox* should be arriving at subscriber's doors any day now, but 1UP teases one of the mag's reveals today, Gas Powered Games' Demigod. The follow up to Supreme Commander borrows from Defense of the Ancients, bringing a multiplayer-focused (demi)god game that blends role-playing, strategy and action into one tasty supernatural package. Like Defense of the Ancients for Warcraft III, hero focused combat is the name of the game. Only one screen, available at 1UP, is only display, but the coming issue of GFW is promised to have many more. More »
    01/03/08
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    Comment by Airswoop: @One_Way_Mule: Well then, that explains why everything other than TA/CC was utter trash. more » | Other threads

  • games for windows

    GFW Live 1.2 On The Way

    This November, Games for Windows Live takes yet another step in becoming a viable online gaming service still not worth $50 a year to PC gamers. Following a patch in August that added future Windows XP support and improved error messaging, update 1.2 will add offline achievements that allow you to increase your Gamerscore when not connected to the internets as well as the ability to see if your friends can be joined in the games they are playing or not.
    Microsoft is rolling out two Games for Windows - LIVE updates in a matter of only four months, but we're just getting started! Our goal is to deliver new and exciting experiences for Windows gamers, while maintaining the unique PC gaming environment we love.
    Last I checked, the unique PC gaming environment I loved was free, but maybe that's just me. Edit: For those arguing in the comments section, click here for details on the difference between Gold and Silver (non-paying) accounts. More »
  • john woo presents

    PC Gamers Get A Stranglehold Demo, Too

    Gamers who find themselves sans PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360, but in possession of a beefy PC may want to check out the new Stranglehold demo, now available on FilePlanet. You'll need a FilePlanet account to download it sprinkled with a dash of patience, as the demo weighs in at over 2 gigabytes. More »
    09/14/07
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    Comment by Spooty75: Man what a boring game. How come all console games these days are so easy? It seems particularily... more » | Other threads

  • gangsta life

    2K Makes Mafia 2 Official

    Well the surprise might have been ruined, but it's still great news! 2K Games and Illusion Softworks have formerly announced Mafia 2 for next-generation consoles and Games for Windows. Once again fusing gunplay and driving in a late 1940's mob underworld, the game promises a Hollywood movie experience with believable characters and a living, breathing city.
    "As the original Mafia was a big success, we are excited to leverage the power of next generation console technology to create an all-new experience, while embracing the elements that resonated with the previous game's fans," said Christoph Hartmann, President of 2K. "The 'wow' factor of Mafia 2 is definitely the benchmark-setting visual quality and action that you expect to see only in Hollywood movies."
    The website is up now as well, complete with the same screenshots you're about to see riiiiight....now.
    More »
    08/21/07
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    Comment by Spoony Bard: @tomakasatnav: Dammit. That's what I was going to say! I'm so sick of this "next gen" title. People. ... more » | Other threads

  • patch

    Title Update 3 For Shadowrun

    And so the Shadowrun beta continues well into the retail release, as details of Title Update #3 are posted at the Official Shadowrun Community Forum. The update, which should be ready sometime this weekend, addresses various balance issues, adds new functionality to multiplayer game setup, improves overall network reliability and fixes 'numerous' crashes, exploits, and glitches. IF these updates keep up, one day the game might be worth the $60 I paid for it! Woot! Hit the jump for the full update details. More »
    08/21/07
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    Comment by Sasquatch: @AmnesiacJack: I have to agree with your comment about its popularity. I think if this game had sold as... more » | Other threads

  • don't mind if i do

    X07 Open To The Public, Sort Of

    Yesterday we told you that Microsoft's X07 event that kicks off on the 28th of this month in Toronto was invite only. Not exactly true. Jade of the Xbox forums clarifies.
    The event is NOT invitation only, however, you do need to act fast to get your name on the list as I only have a very limited number of spots open for people to attend. X'07 Canada is happening on August 28th in Toronto. Once you have been added to the RSVP list, you will receive an official invitation that is your pass into the event. Sorry, no plus ones. If you have a friend that wants to attend, they have to send their own email request.
    What you need to do is drop an email to jade@microsoft.com requesting to attend and hope to god she hasn't run out of invites yet. So technically it still is an invite only event. You just have to invite yourself. Self-service is awesome. More »
    08/17/07
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    Comment by versellios: I can't believe you gave out her email address. more » | Other threads

  • northern xposure

    X07 Canada Kicks Of August 28th (And You're Not Invited)

    With no plans for a European X07, why not hit up the next best thing? Say, the Europe of the north, Canada, for example. That's exactly what Microsoft is planning to do, as invites for the exclusive event have already been delivered to an unknown number of attendees. On August 28th, Toronto will host the Canadian X0 event, open to the public the previous year, but now strictly invite-only. More »
    08/16/07
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    Comment by Tuxy79: Awe WTF? I would had gone to that. more » | Other threads

  • uno-fication

    Live Arcade Coming To Windows, Too

    1UP is reporting that, at Gamesfest 2007, unspecified sources have revealed that Live Arcade support will be added to Games For Windows Live developer tools before the end of the year. No word from 1UP or Microsoft on whether this will mean current Xbox Live Arcade titles will make their way to PCs running various Windows OS flavors, but it seems like a safe bet. Yet another platform on which to play Lumines? Yes, please and thank you. More »
    08/14/07
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    Comment by ruiner9: If Microsoft can get people to pay for Galaga and other classic arcade titles on the PC, then they truly... more » | Other threads

  • pain and suffering

    Gears Of War PC Online Requires Live Account

    CVG is reporting that Windows gamers looking for their future Gears Of War online action fix will need to have a Games for Windows - Live. Online co-op and eight-player head-to-head will require that Windows gamers register with the Microsoft branded service that originated on the Xbox. The good news? it's free. Yes, you can put your torches down, angry mob. Registering is a minor inconvenience, one that will hopefully sap less than a few minutes of your life. More »
    07/17/07
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    Comment by i-ghost: Umm, it isn't a peer ro peer system on the Xbox 360. It consists of users connecting to one of... more » | Other threads

  • sega

    Universe At War Brings PC, 360 Together

    Sega is bringing cross-platform play to its Petroglyph-developed real time strategy game Universe At War: Earth Assault, adding Games For Windows versus Xbox 360 head-to-head play over Games For Windows Live, a third-party publisher first. Similar to FASA Studios' Shadowrun, the game is planned to have a levelled playing field, giving Xbox 360 RTS players a simple to use control scheme. More »
    06/28/07
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    Comment by thaKingRocka: @bcshadow: it's called Live Anywhere. putting xbox in front of the term made it look like you were saying... more » | Other threads

  • live

    Why Games for Windows Live Is Busted

    Hushed Casket has a great piece up about all of the issues with Games for Windows Live. The service, I think many of us thought, was meant to be as robust and easy to use as the 360 version of Live, but instead it's just sort of an awkward appendage. More »
    06/04/07
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    Comment by malio: I will never use Games for Windows Live because it's giving control of an online 'environment' to a greedy corporation... more » | Other threads

  • tired: elite

    Hellgate: London "Elite" Subscriptions Revealed

    Flagship Studios' released-any-day-now PC game Hellgate: London was revealed to have a monthly pricing scheme earlier this year, but details on exactly how hard the Diablo-like title is going to nail you in the wallet have been scarce. According to fansite Hellgate Guru, specifics on what that fee is and what it'll get you are contained within the latest issue of Games For Windows magazine. More »
    05/08/07
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    Comment by chodelord: My beef with the elite subscription is that they are aren't adding anything for monthly subscribers, they are taking away... more » | Other threads

  • pc

    PC Gaming Not Dead Yet, Feeling Much Better

    Gamers and media outlets have been predicting the death of PC gaming as we know it for the past decade, as software sales declined and the install bases of consoles from Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft ballooned. The New York Times, however, weighs in with a different opinion: PC gaming is alive, well and kicking ass. More »
    04/23/07
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    Comment by Hedgehog: I've recently been spending way too much time furiously typing down an inordinate amount of posts about this very topic,... more » | Other threads

  • games for windows

    Consoles Obsolete Next Gen, Some Dude Says

    In addition to showcasing some real nifty bits of technology yesterday, HP held a panel on gaming featuring some industry types, like Games For Windows director Rick Wickham and Trion World Networks CEO Lars Butler. More »
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    Comment by sariah: @ehlaren: I'm not saying that it takes $1,500 to have a decent PC...chill out, and stop twisting other poster's words... more » | Other threads

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