微软于11月15日上线Games for Windows Marketplace

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来自微软Games for Windows官网消息，定于下月15日推出面向pc平台的Marketplace在线付费游戏下载服务。
    微软承诺，这个游戏商店针对下载速度进行了优化，只需简单的几键点击就能轻松购买下载游戏。微软PC和手机游戏高级主管Kevin Unangst表示，这是为PC游戏玩家提供的一种端到端的游戏商店，该商店将整合现有的Xbox Live在线平台游戏服务和Windows Live。
　　玩家可以随时随地购买并下载游戏，因为基于Web，所以用户还可以将购买的游戏重新下载到其它计算机上。在Games for Windows Marketplace中，搜索游戏变得十分简单，你可以直接按名称搜索，也可以按类别搜索。   
    任何拥有Windows Live帐号(包含Windows Live、Xbox LIVE、Games for Windows – LIVE 或Zune 帐户)的玩家，都可以直接进入卖场付费下载游戏。除了使用信用卡付费之外，也可以使用微软点数付费。
　　Games for Windows Marketplace上线时将提供来自微软游戏工作室、2K Games、Capcom、Rockstar和华纳兄弟的100多款游戏大作，包括《神鬼寓言：失落之章》、《侠盗猎车3》等经典游戏，诸如《Lego Universe》、《CarneyVale》的游戏新作也会在上市的同时出现在Games for Windows Marketplace里。

以下是微软Games for windows官网原文：
Microsoft Brings Games on Demand to the Web With New PC Game Store

New Games for Windows Marketplace makes buying great PC games easier than ever.
       REDMOND, Wash. — Oct. 22, 2010 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the Games for Windows Marketplace, a new online PC games store that combines the convenience of the Web with the power of Games on Demand online distribution. Launching Nov. 15, the Games for Windows Marketplace will offer PC gamers a robust lineup of games they love, easier navigation and purchase, and recurring specials such as Deal of the Week.

       “With Games for Windows Marketplace, we set out to create a digital store built for PC gamers end-to-end,” said Kevin Unangst, senior global director, PC and Mobile Gaming, at Microsoft. “And by integrating with our existing Xbox LIVE and Windows Live services, we’ve made it easier than ever for millions of gamers to see for themselves how easy buying PC games can be.”

A Streamlined Experience

Built from the ground up for convenience and performance, the Games for Windows Marketplace (http://www.gamesforwindows.com) will remove the barriers between gamers and the games they love by offering the following:

Online access, anywhere. Optimized for speed, the store allows for ultra-fast downloads; this means fewer clicks to purchase and download, delivering faster turnaround for gameplay. And since the service lives on the Web, gamers can download games on a PC, anytime, and can easily redownload games they purchase if needed.
Deals and discounts galore. Gamers can check out screaming deals on select games every time they visit the Marketplace, as well as the Deal of The Week and other recurring and seasonal offers.
Game search functionality. Gamers can search by titles or genres to quickly find the games they want; they can even find new games from their favorite publishers with dedicated publisher pages.
Fresh design. The clean, intuitive look and feel makes browsing for games a simple, enjoyable experience. Gamers can easily navigate between pages as they search for the perfect game.
A Growing Portfolio

       Games for Windows Marketplace will launch with a managed portfolio of 100 top-quality titles. The launch roster includes blockbuster games such as “Fable: The Lost Chapters” (Microsoft Game Studios) and “Grand Theft Auto III” (Rockstar Games Inc.) from some of the industry’s biggest developers, such as Capcom Entertainment Inc., 2K Games, Square Enix Co. Ltd. and more. In addition to top retail games, the portfolio will bring new indie titles to the forefront and continue to grow with many of the best games in the industry including titles such as “Lego Universe” (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment) and “CarneyVale” (Microsoft Game Studios), which will hit the Games for Windows Marketplace and retail stores at the same time and date; recent hits such as “Dead Rising 2” and “Lost Planet 2” (both from Capcom); and perennial best-sellers such as “Max Payne” (Rockstar) and “Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition” (Square Enix).

       “We plan to deliver some of our biggest and best PC franchises on Games for Windows Marketplace from day one,” said Christian Svensson, corporate officer and vice president of Strategic Planning and Business Development at Capcom. “Digital distribution continues to drive growth in PC gaming, and we’re excited to partner with Microsoft and bring amazing games to this growing marketplace.”

       Games for Windows Marketplace will also be the place to find iconic franchises from Microsoft Game Studios, such as “Flight Simulator,” “Gears of War,” “Halo” and “Zoo Tycoon,” as well as upcoming blockbusters “Fable III,” “Age of Empires Online” and “Microsoft Flight.”

Easy Access to a Massive Gamer Community

       Using the new marketplace is a breeze: anyone with a Windows Live ID (Windows Live, Xbox LIVE, Games for Windows – LIVE or Zune account) can login and immediately start shopping in the Games for Windows Marketplace. The new store also supports Microsoft Points (as well as credit card purchasing), allowing the more than 25 million users of Xbox LIVE, Zune Marketplace and Games for Windows – LIVE to use their Microsoft Points balance seamlessly across platforms.

       The new Games for Windows Marketplace launches Nov. 15 at http://www.gamesforwindows.com.