
<p>NOTE: This was written on the 16th of August on my blog and as such some stuff might be a bit wonky at this time of posting.</p><p>For many Games for Windows LIVE (GFWL) is a dirty word.</p><p>GFWL is Microsofts PC online system, in effect attempting to create a universal online service for PC games in a similar fashion as Xbox LIVE on the 360.Not a bad idea in theory, GFWL launched in 2007 with Halo 2 and Shadowrun.</p><p>At this point in history was the PC gaming is dying era and the now monolithic Steam wasn't anywhere near what it is today, in fact if you brought up Steam in conversation, I can guarantee most people won't know what you're talking about.</p><p><a href="http://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jack+Pipsam/my-thoughts-on-the-ending-of-games-for-windows-live-261242.phtml">Keep reading...</a></p>