15 XBox Live games come to Windows 8 | SciTech | GMA News ...

Gamers using devices running Microsoft's Windows 8 may get an initial treat: an initial 15 titles from Microsoft's Xbox Live Arcade.

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The games are available for Windows 8 and Windows RT, according to a report this week on tech site The Next Web.

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Microsoft's Play service allows users to play select Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA) games on a Windows 8 computer and Windows RT device.

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"There are only 15 titles currently available via the Windows Store, but as more become optimized for the cross-platform experience, this number will undoubtedly grow," it said.

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Among the games available for now are:

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• Skulls of the Shogun.
• The Gunstringer: Dead Man Running.
• ilomilo+.
• Wordament.
• Toy Soldiers: Cold War.
• Taptiles.
• Rocket Riot 3D.
• Reckless Racing Ultimate.
• Pinball FX2.
• Microsoft Minesweeper.
• Microsoft Solitaire Collection.
• Microsoft Mahjong.
• Hydro Thunder Hurricane.
• Adera.
• 4 Elements II Special Edition.

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The Next web noted this is part of Microsoft?s larger vision of developers writing games once and having them run on Windows, Windows Phone, and Xbox.

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"Unfortunately, we?re not exactly there yet, but this latest push certainly shows that we?re getting closer," The Next Web said.

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It added this shows a game could soon be made for Xbox that will have variants, connected versions, or even a full port that works Windows tablets or Windows Phone. ? TJD, GMA News

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/291327/scitech/gaming/15-xbox-live-games-come-to-windows-8

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