Join the Escapist + for ad-free viewing.

logo
Menu
logo
  • Latest
  • Video Series
    • Adventure Is Nigh!
    • Documentaries
    • Review in 3 Minutes
    • The Anatomy
    • Extra Punctuation
    • Zero Punctuation
    • Your Feature Presentation
  • Columns
    • Area of Effect
    • Escape the Law
    • In the Frame
    • New Narrative
    • The Stuff of Legends
  • Podcasts
    • Slightly Something Else
    • Breakout
  • Originals
    • Features
    • Interviews
    • Opinions
  • Forums
  • Merch
  • Escapist +
  • Dark Mode
  • Twitch Icon

Tag: Games for Windows Live

Column

Epic Has a Plan to Topple Steam

I’ve been following the rise and fall of digital storefronts for years now. Back in 2006, I was extremely hostile towards Steam and ...
By Shamus YoungDecember 18, 2018
Experienced Points

Dear Microsoft: So You Want to Support PC Gaming Again?

Dear Microsoft, One of the big events at E3 last week was the PC Gaming Show, and I was thrilled to see you ...
By Shamus Young Legacy AuthorJune 23, 2015
Experienced Points

The Digital Distribution Wars Are On Again

I’ve said before that I don’t think boxed copies of games are going away anytime soon. Certainly not while there are Baby Boomers ...
By Shamus Young Legacy AuthorMay 12, 2015
Experienced Points

Games for Windows Die

Lots of people are asking me what I think about the fact that Games for Windows LIVE is shutting down. I’ve been a ...
By Shamus Young Legacy AuthorAugust 20, 2013
Experienced Points

Digital Distribution: The Other Guys

Last week I had some harsh things to say about Origin, EA’s new digital distribution marketplace. In particular, I dinged them for their ...
By Shamus Young Legacy AuthorJanuary 27, 2012
Experienced Points

Games for Windows FAIL

Our tale begins last Sunday … 1) Hey, The Escapist is linking to a sale where I can get Age of Empires 3 ...
By Shamus Young Legacy AuthorNovember 26, 2010
The Needles

The Needles: How Dumb Do They Think We Are?

Take-Two and 2k Marin have “scaled back” the DRM in BioShock 2, so they say, in response to a PC community outraged by ...
By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 26, 2010

Community

Browse all Recent Comments2
logo
© The Escapist 2021. All Rights Reserved.
  • Escapist +
  • Account
  • + Support
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Pitch
  • Merch Store
  • V1 Archive

logo

✕
  • Latest
  • Video Series
    • Adventure Is Nigh!
    • Documentaries
    • Review in 3 Minutes
    • The Anatomy
    • Extra Punctuation
    • Zero Punctuation
    • Your Feature Presentation
  • Columns
    • Area of Effect
    • Escape the Law
    • In the Frame
    • New Narrative
    • The Stuff of Legends
  • Podcasts
    • Slightly Something Else
    • Breakout
  • Originals
    • Features
    • Interviews
    • Opinions
  • Forums
  • Merch
  • Escapist +