| Game Room | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Krome Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Microsoft Studios |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360, Windows |
| Release | March 24, 2010 |
| Genre(s) | Various |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Game Room was a video game compilation developed by Krome Studios and published by Microsoft Studios for the Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows and Windows Phone 7. Launched on March 24, 2010, Game Room let players download classic video games and compete against each other for high scores.[1] Players on both Xbox 360 and Windows PCs could access Game Room through their respective versions of Microsoft's Live online services (Xbox Live and Games for Windows – Live). The servers shut down on October 31, 2017.
At the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show, Microsoft announced a mobile version of Game Room for Windows Phone 7.[2] Asteroids Deluxe was the only game announced, but a show floor demo revealed working prototypes of Centipede and Shao-Lin's Road.[3]
- ^ Fried, Ina (March 24, 2010). "Xbox Game Room launches, but with issues". CNET News. Archived from the original on August 15, 2012. Retrieved March 25, 2010.
- ^ Cohen, D.S. (January 9, 2011). "CES 2011 – Microsoft's Retro Game Room Announced for Windows Phone 7". About.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved January 9, 2011.
- ^ frankcifaldi (January 8, 2011). "Game Room for Windows Mobile 7 Demonstration from CES 2011". 1Up.com. Retrieved January 9, 2011.