Publisher's Description
From Microsoft:
Games for Windows - Live program lets you discover and download new content for your games, from videos and demos to game add-ons like new levels and maps. The client lets you access this content quickly and easily, without dealing with multiple websites for each game and various download managers. Be sure to check your client regularly for new content and new features.
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All versions:
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Current version:
1.4 starsout of 20 votes
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"Why does this exist?"
Version: Games for Windows - Live 3.2.217
Pros
People know it's bad, few people support its existence
Cons
My first game using this software had inverted controls (with no options to fix it) and deleted my save file after only a week with the game. Also, the CD key really serves no purpose if the game is on steam. I bought the game when it was half off, and it's a really good game, but this software is so bad that I still feel like I've wasted my money.
Summary
Microsoft is worried about people pirating their games, and then they do something like this. Yikes, I'm surprised GFWL is still in business.
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"Complete pile of garbage!"
Version: Games for Windows - Live 3.2.217
Pros
what pros?
Cons
- Will NOT start, goes straight from splash screen to desktop, no remainder of the process, no error messages
- Stops games from starting, I have owned Batman Arkham Asylum for more than 2 years now, and I still haven't seen the MENU!
- Ruins expectations
- Won't let you save
- Glitchy mess designed to force people to buy an xbox
- Destroys any PC games where it's used
- Makes 'good' games only playable on the consoles!!!
- Encourages piracy, you will want to pirate said game after spending your money on a legitimate version, if only to PLAY IT!
- Doesn't do what it was intended for, you cannot buy games from it as it won't start!
- All problems are persistent throughout itSummary
DO NOT touch anything that uses this useless piece of software. It WILL NOT work. It WILL make you want to smash your computer. Don't waste your money on anything that uses this 'service'
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"Windows Live... Ruin Everything!"
Version: Games for Windows - Live 3.2.217
Pros
Designed to ruin pc-gaming and sell xbox consoles
Cons
agree to many many legal statements until your sick of it, MSFT rewards you by letting you confirm, make another account copy the key into another field and cripple your online play... unless it's a single player game, then you still need to sign in. Forced updates are glitched to block you from playing and corrupt your saves. Delete your saves and start over until it fails again.
Summary
WTG friggin MSFT, the maker of games none, publisher and buyout of many successful franchises, ruiner of more.
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"One of the worst programs ever created."
Version: Games for Windows - Live 3.2.217
Pros
-some Xbox60 users like it.Still useless.
Cons
-It treats it's users like garbage
-it treats it's users like criminals
-it spits on PC gamers
-it doesn't work and it doesn't stop online piracy
-you will WANT to pirate a game after it
-it makes the life of legitimate costumers miserable
-it will ruin your gaming experience
-you are FORCED to use it
-it will forbid you to save your game unless you are logged in
-in case of connection problems ,it will kick you out of the game
-costumer complaints aren't welcomeSummary
Avoid it at all costs. Do not buy any game that supports this garbage.
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"worst idea in the world"
Version: Games for Windows - Live 3.2.217
Pros
As far as i can tell none at all
Cons
Doesn't even work
buggySummary
this software is just plain stupid, makes you sign in to play a single player game? i created an account on this just so i can complain about windows live as I'm just tired of not being able to play dawn of war 2 due to this, microsoft should just erase its existence and pretend like it never happened
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"Expect it to lose your save games frequently"
Version: Games for Windows - Live 3.2.217
Pros
There is absolutely nothing good about Games for Windows Live, unless you like starting the game over often, and never getting half way through the game, and eventually becoming so frustrated that you just decide never to play the game again.
Cons
I am a professional in the IT field, and this software is confusing. I can't imagine how any gamer will figure this out. Maybe if you supply Microsoft with your Mom's credit card, it will suddenly work correctly? Apparently, you need to sign in... to something, to play a single player game? Or... no you don't have to... but apparently, it will randomly delete all your game progress sometimes and you'll have to start over. Am I signing into Xbox live or Games for Windows live, or what? Does anyone really know?
You won't be able to play any of your games past a certain point. Expect to start over frequently, until eventually you will never want to play that game again, nor any sequels, or any game that uses GFWLSummary
I guess Microsoft has intentionally sabotaged PC games that support 'Games for Windows Live', probably to sell more Xboxes.
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"I will never again buy a GFWL game"
Version: Games for Windows - Live 3.2.217
Pros
GFWL logo appears on the front of games in which it is used -- so you can avoid ever buying this #$!
Cons
As I type this I have owned Bulletstorm for 2 weeks. I still haven't played it. Instead I've been phoning support lines every evening trying to find why it is not accepting my game code.
Not only does it not work; it gives you no feedback on what the problem might be or how to resolve it. There are no additional tools, log files etc, which might give you some info. The PC support page is down. Appalling.Summary
Don't even consider buying a GFWL game. You may as well burn your money.
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"AWFULLLLLLLLL"
Version: Games for Windows - Live 3.2.217
Pros
IF YA LIKE A CHALLENGE?
Cons
hAD BIOSHOCK 2 FOR OVER A YEAR AND CRASH, BLANK, FREEZE. NEVER COMPLETED OR PLAYED FOR MORE THAN 1 HOUR. tWO OTHERS THAT ARE DISFUNTIONAL, CRYSIS AND RED SUMPIN'. JUST POOH.
Summary
I HATE GFWL
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"Broken. . ."
Version: Games for Windows - Live 3.2.217
Pros
none at all
Cons
Its like smashing your computer with a hammer, nothing good will come out of it
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"Microsoft, take the hint."
Version: Games for Windows - Live 3.2.217
Pros
Nothing at all.
Cons
It won't let you play your game. At all. No saving, no multiplayer, if you've bought DLC, forget it. It also thieves you of your money and encourages pirating.
Summary
Microsoft, stick to keeping your thieving subscription to Xbox, and not to our PC monitors.
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