Late Monday evening a few tidbits began to roll out revealing some information on the upcoming update for Games For Windows - LIVE for the PC.
As you know, several games have launched under the new Games For Windows - LIVE that allow PC Games to tap into Microsoft’s Xbox LIVE service. A few games that have been designed specifically for Games For Windows - LIVE are Halo 2 for Windows Vista, Shadowrun which is a cross-platform game that allows gamers to play with gamers on the Xbox 360 console. I would expect many more games to be released with the ability to play online via Games For Windows - LIVE over the next few months.
In the upcoming Games For Windows - LIVE 1.2 update Microsoft is expected to make a number changes to the user experience with the Live "Guide" on your Windows based PC. Like with Dashboard Updates for the Xbox 360, Microsoft can also update the Games For Windows - LIVE components within PC Games such as Halo 2 for Windows Vista and Shadowrun that add new functionality and fix some bugs. Coming in the latest update for the Games For Windows - LIVE service Microsoft is expected to make several changes with the 1.2 release.
Microsoft has released a few tidbits on what to expect with the upcoming version 1.2 release:
Support for offline Achievements (so you can add to your Gamerscore when not connected to the internet).
Ability to see if your friends are "joinable" in games.
Additional UI features.
Additionally, Microsoft says we can expect this update to be made available sometime in the next month, I know I am looking forward to seeing the improvements for the Games For Windows - LIVE 1.2 release.
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