Microsoft Studios Play launches with 15 games

Microsoft Studios has announced the launch of Microsoft Studios Play. The initiative brings 15 games to Windows 8 as well as Xbox 360-esque features.

Through Microsoft Studios Play, individuals will be able to access leaderboards, connect with friends, take on multiplayer modes, and more. Additionally, games can be sampled prior to purchasing, which is pretty neat.

You can download Windows Studios Play titles through Xbox Live or the Windows 8 App Store. The following is the full list of games currently available:

• Toy Soldiers (not available on Windows RT)
• 4 Elements: Special Edition
• Hydro Thunder Hurricane
• Rocket Riot 3D
• Reckless Racing Ultimate
• Microsoft Solitaire Collection
• Microsoft Mahjong
• Microsoft Minesweeper
• Taptiles
• Adera
• Pinball FX2
• Wordament
• Gunstringer: Dead Man Running
• Ilomilo+
• Skulls of the Shogun (due out later this month)

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