Yeah, we knew it was possible , but knowing and seeing are two very, very different animals. Ahead of closing the doors at Build 2011 , Microsoft’s Avi Ben-Menahem took the time to briefly showcase what will be possible with Xbox Live and Windows 8. It’s obviously in an excessively early state, but already we’re seeing signs of cross-platform multiplayer game support, and an (unsurprisingly) Metro-style universe supplanting the prevailing Games for Windows Live. We get the sensation that Microsoft’s thinking this one through; in preference to just shoehorning a gaming element in, such things as “cloud saves” and dedicated Music / Video panes should be around to enjoy. Moreover, participation inside the Xbox Live development program will purportedly be free, and if Ben-Menahem has his way, this may increasingly bring “everything you understand and love on Xbox 360 and Xbox Live to Windows.” Bold. Peek the pair of videos just after the break.
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