Welcome to Games for Windows – LIVE, the free gaming service for Windows that makes great Windows games even better!
With Games for Windows – LIVE you can easily play multiplayer games with your friends or new opponents online, using our exclusive TrueSkill™ matchmaking system.
You can download additional content for your favorite games-from the latest game trailers and playable demos to new maps and levels-quickly and easily in the Marketplace.
Games for Windows – LIVE allows you to earn achievements and gamerscore and add them to your LIVE account so you can track all your gaming achievements in one place.
Getting Around
Navigate your way around the Games for Windows – LIVE application by using the following tabs and links on the home page:
Marketplace
- Visit the Games for Windows – LIVE Marketplace to buy Microsoft Points, download game demos and add-ons, watch video trailers and teasers, and much more.
My Media
- Keep track of your Active Downloads as well as all your downloaded game add-ons, game demos and videos.
Gamer card
- Your gamer card will always be displayed during your gaming sessions on Games for Windows – LIVE. It shows your gamertag, gamer picture, reputation and gamerscore.
Settings
- Manage your folders to change the location of downloaded content.
Sign In/Out
- Sign in and out Games for Windows – LIVE using your Windows Live ID and password.
New In Marketplace
- Get the latest news on exclusive game demos, videos, add-ons and other downloadable content here.
News & Events
- Keep up with latest Games for Windows – LIVE news and events as well as the latest game industry buzz.
Tips & Tricks
- Learn more about the Games for Windows – LIVE application and get tips on how to quickly find exactly what you need.
