Games on Demand coming to Games for Windows

Service to launch on December 15 with Resi 5, Red Faction and more.

Microsoft has announced that Games for Windows LIVE will begin to offer full downloadable games from December 15, 2009.

The Games on Demand store lets users easily purchase and download titles from the Games for Windows LIVE library. The launch line-up will include Resident Evil 5, Red Faction: Guerilla and Battlestations: Pacific, as well as new exclusive LIVE-enabled versions of popular digital games like World of Goo and Osmos.

All games can be purchased either by credit card or with Microsoft Points.

"With Games on Demand, we didn't just want to create a cut-and-paste version of existing digital distribution services," said Mike Ybarra, General Manager of LIVE Engagement Services. "We challenged ourselves to deliver an integrated platform that takes full advantage of the unique capabilities offered by the LIVE service. Our goal has always been to create a seamless online gaming experience for the Windows community, and Games on Demand is a great step toward that end."

Microsoft is also offering an updated LIVE-enabled version of Tinker, formerly an exclusive Windows Vista Ultimate Extra, as a completely free download from the Games for Windows LIVE client.