Microsoft has launched the Marketplace for its PC-based Games for Windows Live service – and clearly stated that it plans to enter the digital game distribution market, reports MCV.
The service, which will be fully operational within the coming weeks, will initially offer players trailers, demos and downloadable content for titles – but Games for Windows Live general manager Chris Early has said that full game downloads are "clearly on our road map".
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Playing for the Planet today announced the official go live launch of the 2026 Green Game Jam, with 70 participating games beginning to roll out new in-game environmental activations to players worldwide. The games are launching exclusive coral reef and rainforest themed content, events and challenges to celebrate World Environment Day, with yet more titles joining the festivities in September of this year making this year’s Green Game Jam the biggest to date!
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