Widescreen users rejoice!

[Syn.]

With Vista comes the "Games For Windows" certification process and as special requirement to get the certification the games need to have support for one crucial thing that i think most of you will like.

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.


No more Bugfield i guess :D


Full Requirement list:

The Games for Windows brand on games means four key things:

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.

http://www.gamesforwindows.com/aboutGFW/gamesForWindows.aspx

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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.


Sounds like EA is really going to struggle to get this certification..

[MaxxxRacer]

I HIGHLY doubt most developers will join in on this.. I can tell you for sure that valve wont.

[eXceededgoku]

sounds like ea will struggle you mean, they don't do widescreen because it gives the players a better chance or something :S... isn't that what good hardware does anyway (higher fps, smoother gameplay, etc.)

[Harshal]

if its hapening its good. I dont care.. I mean if I am paying then it should better be "universal" specially when its entertainment :D

[Vulcan]

interesting. Its like MS is trying to make PC gaming more like console gaming.

[halo112358]

Sounds like EA is really going to struggle to get this certification..
Sounds like EA is really going to fail to get this certification :D

[Syn.]

interesting. Its like MS is trying to make PC gaming more like console gaming.

with the recent CES presentations and the addition of Windows Live i say thats a yes.

[Magnj]

yea, can't wait for DRM woooeee

[[cTx]SGT.Viper]

This is great news guys. You made my day with this post. We at [cTx] Are really excited about the future of gaming! Thanks, [cTx]SGT.Viper

[Brother Esau]

Sounds like EA is really going to struggle to get this certification..


Yea like that would be a big suprise!:D