Games

You use the Games app to view your Xbox LIVE profile and activity and to purchase games for Windows 8 or Xbox. The main Games screen is divided into six sections:

Xbox LIVE profile—This section displays your Xbox LIVE profile data, and also enables you to view your achievements and edit your profile.

Friends—This section displays a list of your Xbox LIVE friends.

Spotlight—This section offers previews of upcoming games.

Game Activity—This section lists your active games.

Windows Game Store—This section offers several tiles for newly released Windows games. You can also click Windows Game Store to see a complete list of Windows games organized by various categories. In addition, you can filter the games list by genre. Click a game ...

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