Games Explorer
This feature is included in the following editions of Windows Vista:
The Games Explorer, which is listed on the Start menu, provides a convenient list of all games currently installed on your PC.
Icons for each game provide easy access to the games and offer detailed information about each, such as a game's publisher and developer, which version of the game you own, when you last played, box cover art, and the release date, genre, and rating for each game.
Icons for each game.
Right-click a game's icon for easy access to a menu of play tasks (which can be customized by the game developer for each game) and any online options, such as linking to the game's website.
Access your games—and detailed game info.
Use the Games Explorer command bar to find game-related settings for your software or hardware. Settings include accessing the player community for each game; getting help, support, and important publisher updates; or easily adding or removing games.
Windows Vista also includes 3-D versions of several classic games, including Solitaire and Minesweeper.
Premium games
In addition, Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate have two premium games, Mahjong Titans and Chess Titans.
Chess with Animation in 3-D graphics.
Visit the Official Games For Windows website to stay on top of the latest in today's PC gaming world.
Download your favorite game titles from MSN Games.