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Gamers using devices running Microsoft's Windows 8 may get an initial treat: an initial 15 titles from Microsoft's Xbox Live Arcade.
 
The games are available for Windows 8 and Windows RT, according to a report this week on tech site The Next Web.
 
Microsoft's Play service allows users to play select Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA) games on a Windows 8 computer and Windows RT device.
 
"There are only 15 titles currently available via the Windows Store, but as more become optimized for the cross-platform experience, this number will undoubtedly grow," it said.
 
Among the games available for now are:
 
  • Skulls of the Shogun.
  • The Gunstringer: Dead Man Running.
  • ilomilo+.
  • Wordament.
  • Toy Soldiers: Cold War.
  • Taptiles.
  • Rocket Riot 3D.
  • Reckless Racing Ultimate.
  • Pinball FX2.
  • Microsoft Minesweeper.
  • Microsoft Solitaire Collection.
  • Microsoft Mahjong.
  • Hydro Thunder Hurricane.
  • Adera.
  • 4 Elements II Special Edition.
 
The Next web noted this is part of Microsoft’s larger vision of developers writing games once and having them run on Windows, Windows Phone, and Xbox.
 
"Unfortunately, we’re not exactly there yet, but this latest push certainly shows that we’re getting closer," The Next Web said.
 
It added this shows a game could soon be made for Xbox that will have variants, connected versions, or even a full port that works Windows tablets or Windows Phone. — TJD, GMA News
Tags: microsoft, microsoftxbox, xboxlive
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