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    Microsoft makes Games for Windows Live a free service

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    120 days ago in SlashGear · Authority: 1,576

    When Microsoft released their Games for Windows Live service, it wasnt exactly well-received. It definitely wasnt nearly as popular as the Live service for the Xbox 360. As such, Microsoft officially announced that the service (only the Windows version)

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    Silver Live members get free cross platform title playtime through Fall

    http://www.techchill.com/2008/07/29/silver-live-members-get-...
    114 days ago in Techchill.com technology and gaming headlines · Authority: 3

    Silver Live members get free cross platform title playtime through Fall Posted by: admin in Xbox360 News Filed under: News, Xbox Live With Microsoft’s Games for Windows reveal last week, where they announced all Games for Windows titles would be granted to access a fully functioning Xbox Live without the need for a Gold account, comes word that ALL cross-platform titles on the Xbox 360 will be allowed access multiplayer functionality as well. Though, only for a limited time. Shacknews confirmed the news with Microsoft which ultimately means that anyone who owns Universe at War, Shadowrun or Lost Planet: Colonies Edition on the Xbox 360 can play multiplayer on the internet against 360 and Computer Live members with a free Silver Xbox Live account. The catch being that this free Xbox 360 cross-platform gaming is more of a promotion and will only last until the rollout of the Fall update later this year. So, if you’re part of the Silver crowd, own 360 versions of any of the games listed above and have the urge to play online, you superior enjoy it while it lasts. Your freeloading time is limited. [Thanks, to everyone who sent this in] Read | Permalink | Email this

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    Silver Live members get free cross platform title playtime through Fall

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    115 days ago in Lidless Dot Net · Authority: 8

    Filed under: News, Xbox Live With Microsoft’s Games for Windows reveal last week, where they announced all Games for Windows titles would be allowed to access a fully functioning Xbox Live without the need for a Gold account, comes word that ALL cross-platform titles on the Xbox 360 will be allowed access multiplayer functionality as well. Though, only for a limited time. Shacknews confirmed the news with Microsoft which ultimately means that anyone who owns Universe at War, Shadowrun or Lost Planet: Colonies Edition on the Xbox 360 can play multiplayer online against 360 and PC Live members with a free Silver Xbox Live account. The catch being that this free Xbox 360 cross-platform gaming is more of a promotion and will only last until the rollout of the Fall update later this year. So, if you’re part of the Silver crowd, own 360 versions of any of the games listed above and have the urge to play online, you better enjoy it while it lasts. Your freeloading time is limited. [Thanks, to everyone who sent this in] Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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    Silver Live members get free cross platform title playtime through Fall

    http://gamingrover.com/2008/07/29/silver-live-members-get-fr...
    115 days ago in Gaming News and Console Reviews · Authority: 2

    Filed under: News, Xbox LiveWith Microsoft's Games for Windows reveal last week, where they announced all Games for Windows titles would be allowed to access a fully functioning Xbox Live without the need for a Gold account, comes word that ALL cross-platform titles on the Xbox 360 will be allowed access multiplayer functionality as well. Though, only for a limited time. Shacknews confirmed the news with Microsoft which ultimately means that anyone who owns Universe at War, Shadowrun or Lost Planet: Colonies Edition on the Xbox 360 can play multiplayer online against 360 and PC Live members with a free Silver Xbox Live account. The catch being that this free Xbox 360 cross-platform gaming is more of a promotion and will only last until the rollout of the Fall update later this year. So, if you're part of the Silver crowd, own 360 versions of any of the games listed above and have the urge to play online, you better enjoy it while it lasts. Your freeloading time is limited. [Thanks, to everyone who sent this in] Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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    Games for Windows Live goes free

    http://xbox360.yourbloggingpro.com/2008/07/23/games-for-wind...
    120 days ago in XBox 360 News · Authority: 2

    Games for Windows Live goes free Filed under: News, Xbox Live This topic sure to be a hotbed of commenting action. Yesterday Microsoft announced that Games for Windows Live, the PC-based equivalent of the Xbox Live service, has changed to a completely free business model. After a lukewarm launch against PC service powerhouse Steam the Games for Live service has ended the Gold/Silver distinction for PC gamers that Xbox Live subscribers are subjected to. Changing to a free model means gamers can compete in cross-platform gaming (where applicable) at no additional charge. The question now remains, does this move signify a a change that must be made to the Xbox Live structure or are the services two completely different beasts. Consider, only a handful of games and features exist on the PC side of Live and with strong competition from other free services it’s a move Microsoft had no choice but to make to survive. So, what are your thoughts on Games for Windows Live going free? [Thanks to everyone who sent this in. Via Engadget] Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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