Microsoft has not yet abandoned their bid to standardize PC game development for Windows-based platforms under their Games for Windows banner, all for the sake of making PC gaming more accessible (and glamorous) to an increasingly console-centric crowd. With their official release for Windows 7 still on track for late October, Microsoft updates their GFW program guidelines to help pave the way for gaming on the upcoming OS.
The GFW revamp introduces new technical guidelines and requirements, as well as a self-certification option for developers in the process of scoring GFW branding and marketing for their titles. According to the Windows Experience Blog, the ultimate goal isaddress and providethe following for PC gaming:
Create an easier game installation experienceSupport both 32-bit and 64-bit PlatformsSupport Ratings and Parental Controls in Windows 7Game titles populated in the Game ExplorerEnhanced game update notifications for game titlesStability, security and compatibility against commonly known issues.PC gamers can get an early look at some of the benefits through the updated Games for Windows LIVE 3.0 client, available for download from Microsoft for Windows XP, Vista and 7.
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