Gears of War online playable only through Games for Windows – Live

Probably one of the biggest announcements that came out of the recently-concluded E3 Media and Business Summit was Microsoft‘s confirmation of rumors that Gears of War will be released as a Games for Windows title.

Today we have some news regarding the game’s online features. According to a video games news website CVG, Microsoft representatives have confirmed that the Games for Windows version of Gears of War will only be playable online through Games for Windows – Live. Gamers will have to sign up to the free service to enjoy the game’s multiplayer modes.

CVG also noted that during E3, Microsoft revealed that Games for Windows – Live will also be made available for Windows XP. While there is no concrete date for this yet, it is expected to be implemented before the Christmas release of Gears of War‘s PC version.

Probably one of the biggest announcements that came out of the recently-concluded E3 Media and Business Summit was Microsoft‘s confirmation of rumors that Gears of War will be released as a Games for Windows title.

Today we have some news regarding the game’s online features. According to a video games news website CVG, Microsoft representatives have confirmed that the Games for Windows version of Gears of War will only be playable online through Games for Windows – Live. Gamers will have to sign up to the free service to enjoy the game’s multiplayer modes.

CVG also noted that during E3, Microsoft revealed that Games for Windows – Live will also be made available for Windows XP. While there is no concrete date for this yet, it is expected to be implemented before the Christmas release of Gears of War‘s PC version.