The more we hear about the new Windows Phone 7 platform, the more plausible it becomes that the new OS will be able punch its weight against iOS and Android. The latest tantalizing tidbit of information is the announcement by Microsoft of the 50 Xbox LIVE games that will launch for Windows Phone 7.
There are some real gems amongst the list, including Bejeweled, Earthworm Jim, Guitar Hero 5, Let’s Golf 2, Max and the Magic Marker, and Star Wars: Battle for Hoth. Visit the official Xbox LIVE on Windows Phone page for the full list.
It’s encouraging to see heavyweight developers like Gameloft, Konami and Glu getting behind the Windows Phone 7 platform. There have been fears that many developers might spurn the platform due to the restrictions and limitations of the development framework.
From the evidence so far, Xbox LIVE on Windows Phone 7 will deliver a great gaming experience, possibly even eclipsing that of the iPhone, eventually. The only real concern I have at the moment is that it won’t support real time multiplayer (at least it won’t when it launches), but hopefully this is something that will be looked by Microsoft if it manages to shift some handsets.
Check out this rather fun promo video for more on Xbox Live for Windows Phone 7.
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