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 Posted: Wed, 11th Jul 2007 16:20 Post subject: New Games for Windows Announced at E3... :D |
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Kick-starting the E3 Media & Business Summit (E3) in Santa Monica, Microsoft Corp. unveiled incredible momentum for the Games for Windows® initiative, announcing nearly 30 new titles carrying the Games for Windows brand, including the addition of games from major publishers such as Activision Inc., Bethesda Softworks® and Midway Home Entertainment Inc. Microsoft also announced strong support for the Games for Windows—LIVE online service, with Eidos Interactive Ltd., SEGA of America Inc. and THQ Inc. signed on to deliver titles this year.
In addition, Microsoft Game Studios unveiled plans to bring Gears of War®, the best-selling Xbox 360; game of 2006, and the hit game Viva Piñata™ to Microsoft® Windows XP and Windows Vista® gamers this year as Games for Windows-branded titles with LIVE support.
Gears of War is coming to Windows.
"Windows gaming is set to see one of its best years ever," said Peter Moore, corporate vice president of the Interactive Entertainment Business in the Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft. "With an incredible range of phenomenal titles, amazing hardware and the rapid adoption of Windows Vista, Windows gamers will remember holiday 2007 as a landmark year for PC gaming."
A Driving Force: Games for Windows
Microsoft's Games for Windows initiative is set to deliver its strongest Windows portfolio lineup ever this holiday. Nearly 30 new titles have been announced, bringing the total to more than 60 Games for Windows-branded titles to store shelves this holiday, including the highly anticipated releases Crysis, Hellgate: London, Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures and World in Conflict. New titles announced at E3 include:
Age of Empires® III: The Asian Dynasties (Microsoft Game Studios)
Bee Movie™ Game (Activision)
BlackSite: Area 51 (Midway Games)
Clive Barker’s Jericho™ (Codemasters)
The Club (SEGA)
Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts (THQ)
Empire Earth® 3 (Sierra Entertainment)
Fallout® 3 (Bethesda Softworks)
Flight Simulator X: Acceleration (Microsoft Game Studios)
Gears of War (Microsoft Game Studios)
Hour of Victory (Midway Games)
John Woo Presents Stranglehold (Midway Games)
Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights (THQ)
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men (Eidos)
Nancy Drew®: Legend of Crystal Skull (Her Interactive Inc.)
Operation Flashpoint™ 2 (Codemasters)
Rise of the Argonauts (Codemasters)
Rogue Warrior (Bethesda Softworks)
SEGA Rally Revo (SEGA)
Sid Meier’s Civilization IV®: Beyond the SwordTM (2K Games)
Sid Meier’s Civilization IV: Gold Edition (2K Games)
Spider-Man™: Friend or Foe (Activision)
Star Wars® Empire at War®: Gold Pack (LucasArts)
The Witcher (Atari)
Thrillville™: Off the Rails™ (LucasArts)
Turning Point™: Fall of Liberty (Codemasters)
Universe at War: Earth Assault™ (SEGA)
Viva Piñata(Microsoft Game Studios)
Zoo Tycoon® 2: Extinct Animals (Microsoft Game Studios)
Games for Windows LIVE
In addition, Eidos, SEGA and THQ announced their intention to join Microsoft Game Studios in supporting the Games for Windows—LIVE online service for Windows XP and Windows Vista. The first wave of titles to support the service includes the following:
The Club (SEGA)
Gears of War (Microsoft Game Studios)
Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights (THQ)
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men (Eidos)
Universe at War: Earth Assault (SEGA)
Viva Piñata (Microsoft Game Studios)
You'll be able to play Viva Piñata on the Games for Windows—LIVE service.
Microsoft Game Studios is set to bring the critically acclaimed Gears of War and Viva Piñata to the Windows platform, both of which will support Games for Windows—LIVE. Gears of War will emerge on Windows XP-based and Windows Vista-based PCs this holiday with five new campaign chapters, a new multiplayer mode, and a new game editor. The game will also take advantage of DirectX® 10 graphics technology, which is only available on Windows Vista. Also today, Epic Games unveiled the addition of Games for Windows;LIVE integration to the award winning Unreal® Engine 3.
This landmark announcement will make it easier than ever for game developers using Epic's next-generation technology to take advantage of Microsoft's online gaming network.
Games for Windows—LIVE titles enable gamers to easily find and communicate with their friends online, earn Achievements and play with others on Windows XP, Windows Vista and Xbox 360.
The free Silver membership delivers the value that PC gamers expect from an online service, offering free PC-to-PC multiplayer support and in-game voice chat, while going beyond with single-player support, including Achievements and a consistent Gamertag and Friends List across games. For the gamer looking to take it to the next level, the Gold membership, which costs around $4 a month with an annual subscription, includes all the Silver Membership features and adds cross-platform gameplay in select games, TrueSkill™ matchmaking and more.
Current Xbox LIVE® members' accounts automatically have the equivalent membership on Games for Windows—LIVE, with the same Gamertag they use on Xbox LIVE. By the end of this year, gamers on Windows XP and Windows Vista will have at least a dozen Games for Windows—LIVE-enabled titles to choose from, with many more slated for 2008 and beyond. 
About Gears Of War PC..
Gears of War Windows - All New Content ! 09:48 pm - Robert 'Apache' Howarth - Games: Action (28 comments)
If you haven't watched the Microsoft E3 conference, you might be pleased to read that Epic is bringing its beloved Xbox 360 franchise - Gears of War to Windows with all new content; co-op gameplay, and is supporting both XP and Vista (in case you were worried). Multiplayer will be handled on Live, which leads us to believe that Microsoft will be opening it up to XP users as well as Vista in the not-too-distant future.
Microsoft Game Studios is set to bring the critically acclaimed "Gears of War" to the Windows platform, which will support Games for Windows — LIVE. "Gears of War" will emerge on Windows XP-based and Windows Vista-based PCs this holiday with five new campaign chapters, a new multiplayer mode and a new game editor that will unleash the creativity of "Gears of War" players — only available for Windows. "Gears of War" will also take advantage of DirectX 10 graphics technology, which is only available on Windows Vista. Also today, Epic Games unveiled the addition of Games for Windows - LIVE integration to the award winning Unreal Engine 3. This landmark announcement will make it easier than ever for game developers using Epic's next-generation technology to take advantage of Microsoft's online gaming network.
Here are a few more fun facts:
Format: DVD-ROM for the Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows XP operating systems
Availability: Holiday 2007
Price: $49.99 (estimated retail price)
And of course, bulleted features!!11! Woo.
What's New?
"Gears of War" will feature locations that are unique to the franchise and the genre. Players will encounter all their favorite foes from the Xbox 360 version; however, these intense encounters will take place in some new environments and allow players to manipulate the new game modes and technology found only in the Games for Windows title. Boasting three new multiplayer maps, a new multiplayer game type, Game Editor, five new campaign chapters and DirectX 10 support, "Gears of War," will challenge and push the limits of the PC gaming experience and provide an unparalleled visual presentation.
What's old?
Movie-like cut scenes, cinematic camera moves and in-game storytelling bring the brutal, emotionally charged narrative to life. Gamers control Marcus Fenix and his fire team as they pit advanced technology against the overwhelming and horrific Locust Horde.
Online
"Gears of War" will tap into the power of Games for Windows — LIVE to deliver online matchmaking for its Gold account members. The service will enable gamers around the world to connect via their PCs, allowing players to experience individualized matchmaking, view player statistics, earn player Achievements, customize games and create personalized profiles.
Never Pay for a New Map Again
The game will also feature the all-new Game Editor, guaranteeing new user-generated content in the future. The "Gears of War" community will be able to tap its endless creative potential to develop an unlimited number of user-created levels through complete access to the Unreal Editor. Using the new engine, players can now import custom artwork into the engine, create particle systems, scripted encounters, cinematics and more.
DX10 Support
"Gears of War" ushers in the next generation with incredible visuals, pushing DirectX 10 visual designs and bringing out the smallest details in the largest battle. Gamers experience a rich, dynamic world with a supreme level of detail. Characters come to life with unbelievable model quality and a physics-integrated animation system that has them truly reacting intelligently to events unfolding around them.
Over-the-shoulder action
In "Gears of War" the battlefield is a lethal place — to foolishly stand out in the open is to invite an untimely demise. To survive, gamers must employ strategy, take cover using the interactive and dynamic environments, and suppress the enemy with blind fire, using their weapons and teammates to outwit and outfight their terrifying enemies.
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I saw nothing on that list that havent been anounced before tbh.
shitloads of new stuff in my pc. Cant keep track of it all.
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chiv
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About Gears Of War PC..
Gears of War Windows - All New Content ! 09:48 pm - Robert 'Apache' Howarth - Games: Action (28 comments)
If you haven't watched the Microsoft E3 conference, you might be pleased to read that Epic is bringing its beloved Xbox 360 franchise - Gears of War to Windows with all new content; co-op gameplay, and is supporting both XP and Vista (in case you were worried). Multiplayer will be handled on Live, which leads us to believe that Microsoft will be opening it up to XP users as well as Vista in the not-too-distant future.
Microsoft Game Studios is set to bring the critically acclaimed "Gears of War" to the Windows platform, which will support Games for Windows — LIVE. "Gears of War" will emerge on Windows XP-based and Windows Vista-based PCs this holiday with five new campaign chapters, a new multiplayer mode and a new game editor that will unleash the creativity of "Gears of War" players — only available for Windows. "Gears of War" will also take advantage of DirectX 10 graphics technology, which is only available on Windows Vista. Also today, Epic Games unveiled the addition of Games for Windows - LIVE integration to the award winning Unreal Engine 3. This landmark announcement will make it easier than ever for game developers using Epic's next-generation technology to take advantage of Microsoft's online gaming network.
Here are a few more fun facts:
Format: DVD-ROM for the Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows XP operating systems
Availability: Holiday 2007
Price: $49.99 (estimated retail price)
And of course, bulleted features!!11! Woo.
What's New?
"Gears of War" will feature locations that are unique to the franchise and the genre. Players will encounter all their favorite foes from the Xbox 360 version; however, these intense encounters will take place in some new environments and allow players to manipulate the new game modes and technology found only in the Games for Windows title. Boasting three new multiplayer maps, a new multiplayer game type, Game Editor, five new campaign chapters and DirectX 10 support, "Gears of War," will challenge and push the limits of the PC gaming experience and provide an unparalleled visual presentation.
What's old?
Movie-like cut scenes, cinematic camera moves and in-game storytelling bring the brutal, emotionally charged narrative to life. Gamers control Marcus Fenix and his fire team as they pit advanced technology against the overwhelming and horrific Locust Horde.
Online
"Gears of War" will tap into the power of Games for Windows — LIVE to deliver online matchmaking for its Gold account members. The service will enable gamers around the world to connect via their PCs, allowing players to experience individualized matchmaking, view player statistics, earn player Achievements, customize games and create personalized profiles.
Never Pay for a New Map Again
The game will also feature the all-new Game Editor, guaranteeing new user-generated content in the future. The "Gears of War" community will be able to tap its endless creative potential to develop an unlimited number of user-created levels through complete access to the Unreal Editor. Using the new engine, players can now import custom artwork into the engine, create particle systems, scripted encounters, cinematics and more.
DX10 Support
"Gears of War" ushers in the next generation with incredible visuals, pushing DirectX 10 visual designs and bringing out the smallest details in the largest battle. Gamers experience a rich, dynamic world with a supreme level of detail. Characters come to life with unbelievable model quality and a physics-integrated animation system that has them truly reacting intelligently to events unfolding around them.
Over-the-shoulder action
In "Gears of War" the battlefield is a lethal place — to foolishly stand out in the open is to invite an untimely demise. To survive, gamers must employ strategy, take cover using the interactive and dynamic environments, and suppress the enemy with blind fire, using their weapons and teammates to outwit and outfight their terrifying enemies.
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chiv
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very small and irrelivant things. widescreen support seems to be happening anyway, and if its not the case, theres usually ways to force widescreen anyway... vista support will eventually happen on its own.
id rather have good quality and stable games, rather than ones that handle shitty controllers and run on vista...
the games for windows thing is a GOOD START, but is definately underutilised. microsoft should expand it to enforce requirements that matter.
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| Posted: Wed, 11th Jul 2007 18:21 Post subject: |
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GOW Availability: Holiday 2007
Hm.... What? So fast?
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Nakitu
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| Posted: Wed, 11th Jul 2007 18:54 Post subject: |
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| Wili23 wrote: | GOW Availability: Holiday 2007
Hm.... What? So fast? |
Well its port not a new game so there isnt much work to be done. Why do you think most games for PC are ports these days?
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| Posted: Wed, 11th Jul 2007 21:32 Post subject: |
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Great...live for windows....another great MP game ruined. So much for buying it.
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| Naish wrote: | | chiv wrote: | the games for windows 'concept' is useless... it doesnt DO anything... if microsoft wanted to help make vista, and in turn the PC into a great system for gaming, then their games for windows standard crap should have more requirements of developers... how about a requirement that the game must be played through once in its entirety without crashing more than twice? how about getting together a panel of gamers that must agree by majority that the games controls arent poorly implimented? why not some useful requirements of developers to 'achieve' this standard, if microsoft truely wishes to make vista and pc gaming aim for a higher standard?
i dunno.. maybe im just pissed off at having to see that ugly windows 'banner' across game boxes, when i know it doesnt assure me of anything other than microsofts massive ego |
DISAGREE. Sorry, but widescreen support, Vista support, 64 bit support, and GFW Controller support are very important to me (minus the 64 bit). And that's what the GFW Program is for.
GFW -LIVE- I think is crap. |
nah chiv was right. that's what you the consumer get out of GFW, but it's really just brand cultivation. fun times! and yeah i agree the banner looks horrible. hope it crash'n'burns.
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