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GTA IV On PC Goes Exclusive With 'Games For Windows Live'

Posted by Soulskill on from the yeah-thanks dept.

Erik J writes "Microsoft has announced that the PC version of Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto IV will exclusively use Games for Windows Live for its multiplayer mode when it hits shelves November 18th. Rockstar founder Sam Houser explained the decision: 'As we work toward the release of the PC version, Games for Windows Live affords us the opportunity to seamlessly translate the multiplayer console experience for PC gamers, the service is a natural fit for the platform and we strongly believe it will help in building a strong online community around GTA IV PC.'" Wired is running a story suggesting that this release could save the rather unpopular Microsoft PC gaming platform.

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  1. woohoo! more challenge than my ps3 by gearloos · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    But finally I get to play it in a buggy environment that will guarantee more of a challenge! Imagine having to roll thru Liberty City while avoiding police and Blue Screens as well! Every time you turn left, "A windows exception has occured!" WOW. Now to really spice it up for the ultimate gaming experience, why don't they make it only Vista com patible on top of the live service? That, would be a challenge. Complete it, with saving the game in between crashes.. haha good luck.

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    "Computers are a lot like Air Conditioners" "They both work great until you start opening Windows"
  2. Re:GET SOME PRIORITIES ALREADY! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    The economy of the entire world does not depends on the USA. Wake up and smell the horse shit, since you can't afford coffee anymore.

    The only thing the USA is good at is wasting resources, and we're all glad it's finally coming to an end.