It names a few publishers on the landing page of the upcoming store, namely Microsoft Game Studios, 2K Games, Capcom, Rockstar and Warner Brothers.
Microsoft promises that the store will be optimized for speed, allowing for speedy downloads and gameplay with fewer clicks to purchase and download. Gamers will be able to search for and download games on a PC, anytime, and redownload games they purchased at some point in the past if need be.
From the looks of it, you’ll need a (free) Xbox LIVE gamertag, Zune tag or Windows Live ID to purchase titles on the Games for Windows Marketplace.
The store will also feature promotions on select games every time they visit the Marketplace, combined with the “Deal of The Week” and other recurring and seasonal offers. Right now, the Deal of the Week is Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for $3.75 (or 75% off).
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Authors: Robin Wauters