http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windowsexperience/archive/tags/DirectX+10/default.aspxTags: DirectX 10enCommunityServer 2008 SP1 (Build: 30619.63)http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windowsexperience/archive/2007/11/16/two-new-games-for-windows-titles-hit-this-week.aspxFri, 16 Nov 2007 09:07:00 GMTd5e57398-b9ef-4490-9955-07cbb4e4a80d:491285Brandon LeBlanc13http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windowsexperience/rsscomments.aspx?PostID=491285http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windowsexperience/archive/2007/11/16/two-new-games-for-windows-titles-hit-this-week.aspx#commentsMichael Wolf over on the Gamerscore Blog <A href="http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2007/11/14/554629.aspx" mce_href="http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2007/11/14/554629.aspx">announced</A> on Wednesday two new Games for Windows Live titles hitting store shelves this week: <A href="http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/Pages/Crysis.aspx" mce_href="http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/Pages/Crysis.aspx">Crysis</A> and <A href="http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/Pages/KaneandLynchDeadMen.aspx" mce_href="http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/Pages/KaneandLynchDeadMen.aspx">Kane &amp; Lynch: Dead Men</A>. Crysis received a score of 98 out of 100 by PC Gamer and utilizes Windows Vista's DirectX 10 offering incredible graphics. And Kane&nbsp;&amp; Lynch: Dead Men is a <A href="http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Live/Pages/AboutLive.aspx" mce_href="http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Live/Pages/AboutLive.aspx">Games for Windows - LIVE</A> title supporting online game play for up to 8 players with free List Play for Silver users and, for Gold members, enhanced matchmaking and online multiplayer achievements. <P><A href="http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/Pages/GearsofWarforWindows.aspx" mce_href="http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/Pages/GearsofWarforWindows.aspx">Gears of War</A> was also released as a Games for Windows - LIVE title earlier this month. The Games for Windows - LIVE update <A href="http://windowsvistablog.com/blogs/windowsexperience/archive/2007/10/09/games-for-windows-live-1-2-coming-soon.aspx" mce_href="http://windowsvistablog.com/blogs/windowsexperience/archive/2007/10/09/games-for-windows-live-1-2-coming-soon.aspx">I posted about</A> in October was released as well. Michael Wolf has some information on the update including <A href="http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2007/11/06/554274.aspx" mce_href="http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2007/11/06/554274.aspx">some specifics</A> about getting the update installed with Gears of War. I was able to install the Games for Windows - LIVE update flawlessly through Shadowrun. You can also <A href="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=98609" mce_href="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=98609">download</A> it and install it separately.</P> <P>Remember, games under the Games for Windows brand offer easy installation, widescreen capability, native 64-bit support, and take advantage of Windows Vista's gaming features and technology (such as DirectX 10). </P> <P>It is great Games for Windows expanding with new titles!</P><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://windowsteamblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=491285" width="1" height="1">Windows VistaFeatured NewsGamingGames for WindowsGames for Windows - LIVEDirectX 10