Bioshock and Games for Windows?

[mjordan]

Hi all!
I see Bioshock is listed in the "Games for Windows" page as a supported product.
http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US.../Bioshock.aspx

But I noticed Bioshock doesn't support Windows Live!!!!!!
Why?

[BioShock Freak]

At the bottom is says:
Other: Game requires Internet connection for activation.
I'm guessing that means it should. But not sure so don't quote me on that one.
~Mari.

[Ampee]

Hi all!
I see Bioshock is listed in the "Games for Windows" page as a supported product.
http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US.../Bioshock.aspx

But I noticed Bioshock doesn't support Windows Live!!!!!!
Why?

Because its a singleplayer only game. Why would they suppor windows live? Yeah, maybe achievements, but other than that...nothing I think. I think mainly they put the "Games For Windows" logo on the box because it supports only xbox360 controller.

[lurchibald]

if it was games for windows live, it would say games for windows live

[CherryIcee]

Hi all!
I see Bioshock is listed in the "Games for Windows" page as a supported product.
http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US.../Bioshock.aspx

But I noticed Bioshock doesn't support Windows Live!!!!!!
Why?

There are 4 criteria for a game to be listed as GFW:

1) Quality. Games for Windows branded titles undergo extensive testing, and not just by the publisher. Microsoft also invests in quality checking each title to ensure they meet performance and reliability standards.

2) Compatibility. Games for Windows branded titles work on Windows XP and Windows Vista based PCs, including both 32 and 64 bit editions. Games for Windows titles that support controllers are also compatible with the Microsoft XBOX 360 controller for Windows, including the XBOX 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows. They even support widescreen resolutions and more.

3) Safety features. You can be confident that any title carrying the Games for Windows brand will support the new parental controls and family settings features in Windows Vista.

4) Easy to Play. Games for Windows branded titles are easy to install, find and remove, especially in Windows Vista. Every Games for Windows title appears in the new Windows Vista Games Explorer (no more hunting around the start menu for that game you just installed). And Games for Windows branded titles all offer some form of “easy install”, putting you in the game more quickly.

The GFW branding has nothing to do with whether or not it is supported by Live.

Because its a singleplayer only game. Why would they suppor windows live? Yeah, maybe achievements, but other than that...nothing I think. I think mainly they put the "Games For Windows" logo on the box because it supports only xbox360 controller.

You can use other controllers with it. GFW just means that "for sure" the XBox 360 controller will work with it.

[Ampee]

There are 4 criteria for a game to be listed as GFW:

1) Quality. Games for Windows branded titles undergo extensive testing, and not just by the publisher. Microsoft also invests in quality checking each title to ensure they meet performance and reliability standards.

2) Compatibility. Games for Windows branded titles work on Windows XP and Windows Vista based PCs, including both 32 and 64 bit editions. Games for Windows titles that support controllers are also compatible with the Microsoft XBOX 360 controller for Windows, including the XBOX 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows. They even support widescreen resolutions and more.

3) Safety features. You can be confident that any title carrying the Games for Windows brand will support the new parental controls and family settings features in Windows Vista.

4) Easy to Play. Games for Windows branded titles are easy to install, find and remove, especially in Windows Vista. Every Games for Windows title appears in the new Windows Vista Games Explorer (no more hunting around the start menu for that game you just installed). And Games for Windows branded titles all offer some form of “easy install”, putting you in the game more quickly.

The GFW branding has nothing to do with whether or not it is supported by Live.



You can use other controllers with it. GFW just means that "for sure" the XBox 360 controller will work with it.

Yep, I said this about BioShock because it only supports XBOX360 Controller Wired And Wireless...Nothing else.

[Atlas-Puppet]

Windows live might be for the downloadable content and patches, but I don't know if PC has the downloaded content.

[bigarte]

Thanks CherryIcee for your clarification.

[CherryIcee]

Yep, I said this about BioShock because it only supports XBOX360 Controller Wired And Wireless...Nothing else.

Oops, after re-reading your post I realized you were specifically talking about BS in regards to the controller, my bad lol.