Microsoft Making New PC Games DL Marketplace

A Steam competitor?

For PC gamers, the most popular way to buy games digitally is through Steam. And where there's action, Microsoft wants to be there.

Microsoft today announced the overhaul of Games for Windows Marketplace, which will have Games on Demand online distribution. Launching Nov. 15, the Games for Windows Marketplace will sell PC games, and like the Xbox Live Marketplace, will have recurring specials such as Deal of the Week.

Dell Intros New XPS Laptops; Kills Off Adamo Line

Dell's got some new laptops and a whole new marketing strategy.

It's been a while since we've seen any new XPS laptops but Dell has mixed things up a little with the launch of three new notebooks. Not only that, but the company is killing off the Adamo line and focusing on just three brands: Alienware, Inspiron and XPS.

First Windows Phone 7 Phone Sold in New Zealand

Windows Phone 7 is officially on shelves in the UK and New Zealand.
Most of the world is still waiting for Windows Phone 7 devices to hit shelves. Microsoft announced earlier this month that the phones would hit the UK on October 21 and the US in early November. However, it seems New Zealand has beat us all to the punch as it yesterday became the first country to sell phones running the new mobile OS from Microsoft.