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    Microsoft's PC branch of its Live service. Lends the same functionality as Xbox Live Gold to Games For Windows games including cross-platform compatibility for achievements, friends & messages, downloadable content, and in some cases, multiplayer.

    New Games For Windows Live 3.0 Client

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    #1  Edited By JJWeatherman

    I just downloaded the new client for Windows Live 3.0 to check it out and it looks very familiar. It's basically just a slimmed down version of the Zune software but for games instead of music, obviously. Here's a few screenshots I took for comparison purposes:
     

    Live client 1
    Live client 1

    Zune Software 1
    Zune Software 1

     
     

     
     
     
     

    Live client 2
    Live client 2
     
    Zune Software 2
    Zune Software 2

    There isn't much there when compared to things such as Steam of even the Zune software. Hopefully Microsoft will be adding features in the near future. I personally was expecting some more community oriented features but it appears you can't even view friends in this client. 1/5 stars, but an A for effort. At least Microsoft is trying to get with the PC game times.
     
     
     
     
    *edit: I am trying to get the hang of the picture posting system, not going too well. Sorry for the ugly layout.*

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