At first glance, Magicka really doesn’t seem like much. Then again, there is quite a bit that goes into the game that makes it worth playing and a bit that occasionally makes it a chore to play.The story isn’t groundbreaking by any means. It’s your basic story of an evil sorcerer that builds a force to throw the world into chaos. You have to fight your way through the hordes to defeat the sorcerer who is out to take over and/or destroy the world. So take your typical fantasy tale and throw in more Norse mythology. That’s what you have with Magicka in terms of the story.

However, the story isn’t the thing that sets the game apart.

Causal game publisher PlayFirst is celebrating labor Day 2010 with a sale of its own.

Using a special coupon code (click through for the code), you can purchase any game through the PlayFirst web site for only $4.99. This four-day sale ends midnight Labor Day (Monday, September 6, 2010) so you have only a few more hours to take advantage of the bargain pricing…

Joystiq is reporting a rumor that free Windows games such as Solitaire, Freecell and Minesweeper are soon to receive Microsoft Live functionality. That would mean that after registering for a Games for Windows account (it’s free to do so) players of those games could access to leaderboards, chat and of course, Xbox Live Achievements.

Grand Theft Auto IV has been on consoles for quite some time now but the release of the PC version is not too far behind, hitting shelves on on November 18, 2008. In true Rockstar fashion, additional information about new features the game will bring has been few and far between. The most recent infromation concerning the release comes from Microsoft instead of the game’s developer.

Games for Windows posted on its site the recommended system requirements for GTA IV. It also indicates that GTA IV will feature new high-resolution technology, an expanded…

If you’re looking for information on The Sims 3, which was recently announced by EA, then you better check out the latest issue of Games for Windows. There is an exclusive 12 page article, in which many new revelations about the title are brought to light to give fans a taste of the latest edition of the life sim. An arrangement has been made where 1Up Networks and Games for Windows will be the ones to offer the first tidbits of information on The Sims 3. The official Sims 3 website will be updated on March 19, 2008.

Lest ye forget that computers play yon videogames, Microsoft used CES as an opportunity to announce upcoming games with the Games for Windows logo stamped on it. The nine games are: Alone in the Dark (Atari) Bionic Commando (Capcom) Conflict: Denied Ops (Eidos Interactive) Empire: Total War (SEGA) LEGO Indiana Jones (LucasArts) Microsoft Train Simulator more »

Only a week from E3 and already there seems to be some manager swapping. Microsoft announced today (July 3, 2007) that Chris Early will become General Manager of the Games for Windows – Live brand.

Early, who will assume the position on July 9, 2007, previously worked in the MSN Games and Xbox Live departments and is moving from his current position as the manager of Microsoft Casual Games. Bryan Trussel (interim manager of the Xbox Live Arcade) will take over the MCG position. As reported in the Microsoft press release, Early has a lot of PC game experience, previously as …