PC vs Console

[W1nTry]

Well I was trying to find the previous thread with the whole concept of gaming on Vista vs. Xbox via Live! and couldn't so if anyone can either link it (admin or mod) then go ahead and merge it, otherwise provide a link and i'll fix it up.. either way, here is the first fruits of that labour:

Halo 2 to blend XBox and PC

The other "Live"

By INQUIRER newsdesk: Wednesday 14 March 2007, 12:01
MICROSOFT HAS ANNOUNCED that the Xbox Live network - originally for Xbox alone - will now be extended to the Windows platform and arrive with the Vista version of Xbox classic Halo 2.

PC games as you may or may not know are now branded Games for Windows over in the States - now, Windows gamers will be able to pick e-fights with console players and 'puter users alike. Microsoft has had significant success with its Xbox Live, and the Vole expects big things by expanding the franchise to Windows games too.

Peter Moore, Vole bigwig at the entertainment and devices division, reckons the benefits of expanding Xbox Live to Windows games are "twofold": "We're bringing together two communities that share a passion for playing online games, and we're enhancing the online experience for PC gamers who have long desired seamless game and voice connectivity," he said.

Existing members of Live will automatically get their hands on Games for Windows Live and will get to keep their friends list and gamertag for no extra money. Of course, Windows Live users will enjoy all the perks that Xbox Live users have had for years: in-game voice chat, "integrated achievements" and a whole bunch of Live dedicated servers.

The pay scheme will be the same as for Xbox Live - Silver memberships will be free, while Gold memberships will cost $49.95 annually. Gold members will have access to cross-platform gameplay, multiplayer achievements and multiplayer matchmaking with all their buddies.

Halo 2 for Volesta will be out on the 8th of May in the US and will be the first title to make use of the Windows Live service. µ

[Beomagi]

This is excellent - NOT from a pc gamer vs console gamer standpoint, but from a game connectivity standpoint. How many games have we seen come with horrible multiplayer organization? This also really eases up game development too. [blasphemy]GJ MS!![/blasphemy]

[disciple]

*claps hands*

indeed.. gj.. under everything, a nice integrated sweat is the real flick..
now if only they'd invite linux to the party. lol

[Nephilim]

*claps hands*

indeed.. gj.. under everything, a nice integrated sweat is the real flick..
now if only they'd invite linux to the party. lol

there's always cedega

[disciple]

meh... native versions would be better .lol

lol

actually, i use wine to sweat the ONE pc game i like, ( stronghold)

[Nephilim]

meh... native versions would be better .lol

lol

actually, i use wine to sweat the ONE pc game i like, ( stronghold)

fuh true, VERY few games for PC make it to nix but it make sense with all the different versions of nix it hard to program for a big enough piece of the pie.

[W1nTry]

All I hadda say is OGL

[shivadee]

World of MC Warcraft....kthxbai