Games for Windows LIVE - Refunds

If you’re one of the 6 people that were actually dumb enough to go out and buy Games for Windows LIVE subscription, fear not, you can finally return the borrowed money as Microsoft is refunding the GFW LIVE subscriptions.

But that’s not all. To reward those gamers who have been with the service from the beginning, Microsoft will be giving refunds to gamers who have been subscribing to the Games for Windows Live service specifically. “Yes, there will be a benefit for customers who purchased gold subscriptions on Windows,” said Unangst. “Proactively, we will be offering refunds for those with Windows-specific Gold subscriptions. Customer service has already begun to get communications prepared.” 

Orange Box Games To Be Released Separately

Valve’s Orange Box, A Compilation of five different games (Half Life 2, Half Life 2: Episode One, Half Life 2: Episode Two, Team Fortress 2, Portal) will now have it’s three games (Half Life 2: Episode 2, Team Fortress 2 and Portal) released as separate titles on April 9th. Half Life 2: Episode Two and Team Fortress 2 will be priced at $29.95 while Portal will be $19.95. Why anyone would buy 3 games for $80 when they can get 5 games for $50 ? beats us. It should be noted however, that you can already purchase these games individually via Steam.