Microsoft confirmed last week that Xbox Live will be coming to Windows 8. Microsoft demonstrated at Build 2011 last week what the new interface will look like. Xbox LIVE on Windows 8 is a step forward as Microsoft looks to the future of Windows across multiple devices.
Microsoft program manager, Avi Ben-Menahem offered: “It’s a huge opportunity for you as developers,” reports on WinRumors. The following features to Windows 8 Xbox LIVE:
- Roaming save state
- Title managed storage
- Beacons
- Avatar awards
- Avatars
- Friends list and community
- Achievements and gamerscore
- Multiplayer
- Roaming storage
- Real time counting services
- Achievements
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