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Contents 1 The Birth of this Page 2 Suggested Replacement for PC 3 Games for Windows Requirements 4 Image Uploading being stupid 5 Games explorer 6 Games list

[edit] The Birth of this Page

This page began as a reference only to the "Games for Windows" magazine. I took the liberty of adding a lot to it about the entire "Games for Windows" Microsoft campaign. Feel free to edit this page as you wish!

Also, please format to Wikipedia standards as you see fit. And anyone with more info about "Games for Windows" out there...please add whatever you can. I tried to add a logo but got a "protected page" error. I hope this page is now a bit more informative about the info I have gathered in the last few days. -Scotty --Scottymoze 04:06, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

I fixed it up. Please add your signature to the end of your comment. :-) — Frecklefoot | Talk 15:50, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

A. Isn't the actual name of the magazine going to be Official Games for Windows Magazine? I know that the guys on the podcast spent some time making fun of themselves for the new name. B. The references requested for Jeff Green's comments can be found on the magazine's podcast available through cgwradio.1up.com, but how would one use that as a citation? 204.69.40.7 11:26, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

I've got an image up onto the article. -Hugh784

[edit] Suggested Replacement for PC

As Microsoft is hinting at a full-on-categorization for this campaign, would it be wise to add a Games for Windows status column to new PC games?

• I think that's a good idea but tons of peeps would complain "MS Supremacy is Biased" maybe.--Scottymoze 02:46, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Games for Windows Requirements

The requirements mentioned on this page, such as compatibility with xbox 360 controller and x64 compatibility, I think are simply rumors Paul Thurrott heard (anonymously) about the future of the Games for Windows logo requirements (under Vista, maybe?). This page does not mention that these are speculation and fails to mention most of the current official requirements found at http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/directx9_c/Games_for_Microsoft_Windows_Logo_for_Applications.asp Perhaps this page should have two sections: current requirements and future requirements for Games for Windows labelling? Ombre42 10:49, 11 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Image Uploading being stupid

Here's a screenshot I took from my Vista thing: [1] However, Wikipedia's upload tool is being downright retarded and giving me a "." is not a supported filetype error. So, here it is. Upload it, whatever, it's all good. --Mgrinshpon 17:54, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

Read this. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents/Images_and_media --SkyWalker 18:22, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Games explorer

I saw a dead link for the Windows Vista Games explorer on the requirements list. Rather than start a new article which would most likely end as a stub anyway, I have added a section with a picture on the Games explorer. I have also redirected Windows Vista Games Explorer to that section--Wiki Fanatic | Talk 04:10, 27 February 2007 (UTC).

[edit] Games list

The games listed in the article only be for released titles, leaving the unreleased/speculative games for the gfw category. Also, Dungeon Siege II, Night Watch and Neverwinter Nights 2 does not bare the logo. Freelancer, Train simulator and Rallisport Challenge are older than the initiative itself (unless there is info). Any info regarding these, or any other games about the gfw status would be appreciated so the list can be cleaned up. -sciss0rz 00:21, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

Regarding games older than the initative. It can be retroactivly applied. This is usually done when the game is repackaged or rereleased (think Half Life vs. Half Life Game of the Year Edition). BTW, Games for Windows has been around for a long time. Only recently has there been the big stripe at the top annoncing Games for Windows.--Wiki Fanatic | Talk 01:57, 10 March 2007 (UTC)