Punxsutawney Phil says, “Six more
weeks of winter!”
But the Games for Windows team
isn’t worried. We have a solution for cabin fever:
The Great Indoors We’re taking it to
the airwaves with TV personality, author and “indoors explorer”, Marilyn Kentz.
Kentz — who happens to be a fan of Windows gaming – has lots of ways to keep
your kids entertained. If there’s fresh snow and you’re fresh out of ideas, keep
your eye on the tube in the coming weeks and find out what she recommends in
addition to some of her favorite games for Windows.
Love is a Game Maybe you always
suspected it. But now there’s proof! Cupid is a first person shooter. A brand
new national poll of 18-34 year-olds suggests that couples that play computer
games together, stay together. The Games for Windows team, in an effort to help
love blossom, put together a thoughtful list of Valentine’s Day gift ideas from
a black leather mouse if you’re feeling naughty, to a Windows game that will
unleash your inner tiger. (That should help with the cabin fever.)
You Throw, Girl Female gamers
weren’t waiting for the end of winter to throw it down at the Consumer
Electronics Show in Las Vegas last month. Games for Windows, ATI, AMD and
Shuttle Computers, hosted a cocktail reception to introduce mainstream consumer
and technology media alike to the world of professional gaming. Former
professional female gamer Stevie Case endorsed Windows XP as the ultimate gaming
platform. And pro-gaming celebrity Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendell wowed the crowd
with his presence before thanking sponsors – including Games for Windows — for
the opportunity to compete in a high-stakes competition. Speaking of “wow,” back
in the Microsoft booth, Games for Windows hooked up with Electronic Arts’ Maxis
team to showcase a rare peek at “The Sims™ 2.” That led to us – and partners
Alienware, Creative and Dell Computers – to get a little celebrity ourselves
when a PBS crew filmed us for a segment of “High Tech Home.”
Windows XP Extras Forget waiting six
weeks. There’s a new XP Extra every month. By the time you read this the “Need
for Speed Underground” Windows Media Player skin will be speeding around the
bend to make room for our next offering available exclusively for Windows XP
users. Games for Windows and GameSpot are proud to provide a download for
Dungeon Siege: Legends of Aranna, developed by Mad Doc Software and Gas Powered
Games. This XP Extra adventure continues the story of "Legends of Aranna," as
players are called upon to defend the village from an attack by the Hassat race
of mutated groundhogs – er, great cats.
Punxsutawney Phil can go back to
hibernating if he wants. Personally, we think that if shadows still scare you,
you aren’t playing enough Windows games.
