Games for Windows LIVE Brings Amazing New PC Era

Published August 17, 2010

Cologne, Germany— Xbox LIVE is now the heart and soul of Xbox 360 for millions of console gamers worldwide. This week we’re showing how Games for Windows – LIVE will inspire a new generation of PC gamers. The iconic Age of Empires series is soon to return as Age of Empires Online, bringing a persistent world and co-op quests. Just on the horizon is a brand new entry in the Flight Simulator series: Microsoft Flight.

This exciting PC line-up of LIVE-enabled titles from Microsoft Game Studios will reinvent PC gaming with social, shared experiences at its core. Fable III is the first Microsoft Games Studios title to show how seamless online gaming can make its world more compelling. As you quest to become the next king or queen of Albion your user ID tracks all achievements and gamerscore to share across Games for Windows – LIVE, Xbox LIVE and soon Xbox LIVE on Windows Phone 7.

As you reunite the impoverished people of your kingdom, you can LIVE Chat about it or exchange messages while enjoying Halo: Reach on Xbox 360. All the benefits of Xbox LIVE are shared by Games for Windows – LIVE and vice-versa. These include automatic game updates and the availability of Game Add-ons on LIVE Marketplace.

Just as Age of Empires redefined real-time strategy, Age of Empires Online allows you to experience its rich storyline in new ways. You’ll create a living, growing online world to share with friends and friendly rivals; an online capital that evolves even when you’re offline. LIVE brings cooperative online quests along with the fun of trading resources as you watch your civilization progress from village to empire.

We’re keeping the magic of Microsoft Flight secret for now, but imagine how sharing the flight experience with friends and family could be made more challenging and fun. Rest assured we’re already one step ahead…

Games for Windows – LIVE, all set to revolutionize PC gaming very soon!