PC Gamers Prepare to go Live

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Microsoft opens Live online service to PC gamers using Vista on May 8th. CNN has the story.

The move comes nearly a year after Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates said the company's vision was for "anywhere" gaming that would link video game consoles, cell phones and computers, and is a key step toward reaching that goal. The PC version of Live will debut on May 8 with the launch of the Windows Vista version of "Halo 2," Microsoft's popular alien shooter game.

[The Jambo]

Geometry wars is also the first game available, and will give gamer points.