<p>The gaming PC and the living room game console have never been close friends. So PC gamers play their PC games, console gamers play their console games, and never the twain shall meet.</p><p>Or is everything changing?</p><p>Windows 8 helps tear down the wall that's been built between these two different environments. Nestled within the new OS are a number of different ways by which desk jockeys can interact with their Xbox Live accounts and Xbox 360 consoles without ever having to abandon their office chairs. Follow along, and I'll show you all the new synergies you can explore.The Games appThe main screen of the Games app shows your recent console activity.</p><p>Windows 8's default Games app already provides a basic connection between your PC and your Xbox Live account. Within its walled garden, you can track your Xbox gaming history, buy new games that download directly to your console, view your achievements and Friends List, or customize your avatar and Xbox Live profile. The ability to futz with your avatar is a particular attraction, as it's a lot easier and faster to manipulate your virtual clothing on a PC or tablet than on the Xbox 360 console itself.Oops! Looks like I'm headed to the Windows Store.</p><p><a href="http://www.pcworld.com/article/2025407/windows-8-and-xbox-how-to-realize-their-hidden-synergy.html">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.mobilenapps.com/articles/6743/20130123/top-xbox-live-games-2012-call-duty-dominates-charts.htm">Top Xbox Live Games Of 2012: &quot;Call of Duty&quot; Dominates The Top Charts</a> (Mobile &amp; Apps)</p><p><a href="http://www.gamenguide.com/articles/4923/20130124/call-duty-black-ops-2-minecraft-halo-4-most-played-xbox-360-games-of-2012.htm">Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Minecraft And Halo 4 Top The List Of Most Played ...</a> (Gamenguide)</p><p><a href="http://www.shacknews.com/article/77513/cod-blops-2-most-played-game-on-xbox-live-in">Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 most-played Xbox 360 game in 2012</a> (Shacknews)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dox8eVQFPPjqCvMDV9exTLXzdesGM&ned=us">17 additional articles.</a></p>