Games For Windows Live is an online entertainment service application for Windows. With the utility, players can purchase and run video games. The tech is developed for users of computers and Xbox consoles. It is possible to get a personal ID and track in game achievements, as well as share them with friends.

Score

The application allows you to make online purchases in the built in store. It is possible to buy games and add ons for titles including Age of Empires, Gears of War, Hour of Victory, Street Fighter IV, Fallout 3, Lost Planet 2, Bulletstorm, Mortal Kombat and many more.

Achievements and communication

Users can track the gaming progress of friends and share their achievements. Information about trophies and awards of players is also displayed in the profiles. For some games, a cross platform online mode is available. The application contains an integrated chat that supports exchanging text and voice messages.

Support

Instability of the network connection and an insufficiently developed interface led to the unpopularity the service has with the players. For this reason, the developer has announced the end of support for the platform. Despite this, users can still access to play previously purchased games. It is worth noting that online and co-op features are no longer available.

Features

application is free to download and use;
utility is a gaming service;
it is possible to follow the achievements of friends;
users can communicate via text and voice messages;
compatible with current versions of Windows.