Games for Windows Live?

[borsdy]

So apparently microsoft is publishing it, does that undoubtedly mean gfwl? I am still buying this, though :>

[Alienware Gamer]

Yes it does come with GFWL & says on the pre-order page as well at the very bottom.

"© 2012 Shadow Planet Productions. Multiplayer play and other LIVE features included at no charge; games may offer additional downloads that may require additional fees. LIVE is not available in all countries, visit www.xbox.com/en-US/live/countries for more information. Features and system requirements may change without notice. Subject to Terms of Use (at www.gamesforwindows.com/live/termsofuse). Broadband Internet service required (sold separately). Some broadband services may not work with LIVE and performance may vary. Under 13 requires parental consent. See www.gamesforwindows.com/live for full details. "

[JimD]

Originally Posted by Alienware Gamer

Broadband Internet service required (sold separately). Some broadband services may not work with LIVE and performance may vary.

Wait a ♥♥♥♥ing second. Internet connection REQUIRED? Does this affect the single player portion?

[japanimater]

Originally Posted by JimD

Wait a ♥♥♥♥ing second. Internet connection REQUIRED? Does this affect the single player portion?

When it first came out, From Dust required a connection and sign-in to their servers for authentication every time you started the game. There are also games that required a constant internet connection even if you're playing single player. So yeah, this wouldn't be surprising. I kinda figured there was going to be some sort of tarnish that keeps this gem from shining.

[Astrixzero]

All of my GFWL games work offline, and this one likely too.

[Zet237]

Does this also mean, there won't be any Steam-achievements for this game but all in gfwl? That would suck pretty much. I pre-ordered anyway since I was curious about this game since I saw the first trailer, but I never considered buying an XBOX360, so I am more than happy to see it on the pc. The gfwl thing is a bit of a showstopper, though. Must be the fact that microsoft is the publisher.

[Wazgrel]

At first I was like Finally I get to play this awesome game.

But when I saw GFWL I was like

[ONe mOMENT]

Originally Posted by JimD

Wait a ♥♥♥♥ing second. Internet connection REQUIRED? Does this affect the single player portion?

Every games for windows live game has the "Internet required" tag. Its to cover the online features of games for windows live, not the actual game.(I just looked at my Retail Universe At War box, and it has the same disclaimer. I didn't have internet when i first got it and played it quite a bit without and problems.)

And Astrixzero said, most GFWL games that have a single player component, can be played with an offline GFWL account, or even an online account, put into offline mode(mind you thats alot less and more simple at the same time depending on the game).

[Ashar]

Are there really people still out there without a permanent internet connection? Broadband is so cheap these days, i cant belive having to be online all the time is really a big deal

[TucoBendicto]

GFWL? Damn it, if only I had a chance to notice this thread one hour ago I could have spared myself some euro.

I wonder if I can get a refund.

[Numbbutts]

It's not connecting to gfwl for me and my internet is working fine so it must be on their side.

[ICantShoot]

Good thing i came here, skipping this game due to Games For windows live.

[flashfactor7]

GFWL has nothing to do with this game lol wtf.

Support the people who made the game and most of all enjoy the game.

[metalhead0043]

I just got done playing it for a few hours. I am liking it a lot, though it seems to be a bit short. I am already 54% done. I had no problems with GFWL, though I understand that a lot of people do. Sucks that they made that choice. I know sometimes companies use GFWL to port stuff from the XBox over to PC because it is easier. However, the technical issues do present a problem for many.

Also, there are no Steam achievements. I have only gotten GFWL achievements so far.

[ICantShoot]

Originally Posted by flashfactor7

GFWL has nothing to do with this game lol wtf.

Support the people who made the game and most of all enjoy the game.

I don't think the makers of this game will make any profit from the Steam sale. The publisher here is microsoft, so money goes there. The developers propably had to sign a contract where all rights go to Microsoft so they could get funding for doing the game.