With Microsoft planning an upgrade to its Games for Windows Marketplace, our mind wandered towards other areas of the service that should be overhauled. Luckily, our Twitter followers had more than enough suggestions.
After learning of Microsoft's Games for Windows Marketplace renovations, the following question came to mind. And by mind, we mean our Twitter feed:
Games for Windows is being relaunched with new features next month. What were your biggest gripes with the service? http://bit.ly/afj3hRless than a minute ago via TweetDeck
GamePro
With the service suffering a myriad maladies, some pointed out the renovation as a lost cause, like these two fellows:
@GamePro My biggest gripe with GFWL? It exists.less than a minute ago via Chromed Bird
sirlemming
@GamePro the main problem, steam does the same thing, but betterless than a minute ago via Twitter for Android
OldManLight
The issue of "always-on" digital rights management has been a contentious issue amongst PC gamers over the last year (which we've covered extensively here). Having to stay online to play games is a major hassle for some, and while GFW may not be catching flak for DRM, the restrictions of the consistent need for an online connection has caused consternation:
@GamePro Having to use it to have saved games when signed in.less than a minute ago via web
Talverion
Finally, we have a comment that gets right to the heart of the matter. Any successful console, content service, or initiative in the gaming market can only find success if the games are there. Games for Windows' product lineup has often paled in comparison to the Xbox 360 lineup and the PC gaming market at large. Here's one user's call to action for more new games:
@GamePro I don't need a marketplace if there are almost no games! We need more ports from the 360!less than a minute ago via web
Nassbirne
As you can see, some fans are voracious in their criticism of Games for Windows. On the bright side, the passion the consumers have for a high-quality PC gaming service shines through in their comments. Microsoft has been very successful as of late in re-inventing their home console platform, and the changes coming to Games for Windows' Marketplace next month are hopefully the start of creating a viable PC gaming platform.
What do you think of the suggestions above? Are there any additional ones you'd add? Please continue the conversation by commenting below or by replying to GamePro on Twitter.
Source: Daily News from GamePro.com
Saturday, October 23, 2010