Yeah, basically what he said hehe. I'm pretty used to it. Once MS ported Viva Pinata to PC I knew there would very rarely be another big 360 game that didn't have a PC version. Other games that have a 99% chance to get PC versions eventually are:

Too Human, Fable 2, Halo Wars, GTAIV, etc. Hell, after Viva Pinata was ported to PC Banjo-Kazooie 3 may be as well hehe.

Lost Odyssey most likely will not have a PC version, just because it's a JRPG and the PC audience tends to ignore JRPGs.  Most 360 "exclusives" will be on PC though.  Even those published by Microsoft, because they are trying to plug their awful Games for Windows system.

Games for Windows doesn't bother me, because I know they will probably run on Vista32 and 64 without too many problems.

It's Windows Live Gold that bothers me and WILL NEVER subscribe. Thank heavens that EA and Valve are vehemently against it.  (EDIT: Which means I won't actually be getting Halo Wars.)

Games for Windows is fine...I don't think many people have a problem with that...it just means the game will only work on Windows...

It's the Windows Live that sucks...it will NEVER get big...only tools would pay for online PC gaming of the non-MMO variety.

Anyway, this news ROCKS. I really wanted to play this game, and I knew a PC port would be on the way eventually...I was honestly going to guess early next year though. Mid-2008 is way sooner than I thought, and I love it.

Yeah, sorry I meant Windows Live.

I'm sorry, I figured you did mean Live...

I love how Ben and I both capitalized NEVER. I don't pay hundreds of more dollars to play games that require a fee to play online when they are offering nothing more than free services. Atleast MMOs are pretty stable and offer plenty of events and support.

Yeah, it's something I'd never pay for as well.  Microsoft can go to hell with that cash-in strategy.  I'll stick to Steam, EANation, and Xfire thanks. 

I shall be purchasing this.

It may sound like a bash against the 360, but I really don't care. The fact that these games are going to the PC is probably one of the biggest reasons that I don't want a 360. My PC is like my hub of games and work so I'd rather upgrade it and get games that are coming out for it (even if I have to turn down some graphical effects) rather than go out an buy a 360 and get the games that would most likely come to the PC anyway.

The other big reason I don't want a 360 is because of Live. The saying "You get what you pay for" will (most likely) never set in with me because with PC gaming and things like Steam, I'm already getting all of these features for free and I think Xbox Live (which requires you to pay to play online) and Windows Live (which heavily gimps you until you pay) are a large ripoff in my opinion. The only 'advantage' is that if you have your PC and a 360, you only have to pay for one subscription.

Of course, another reason reason is that I know people that own a 360. Hell, I can walk three steps out of my room and there are two 360's (core and premium) sitting right next to the TV

live is only like 4$ a month.... That means you miss out on a Mcdonalds heart attack burger.

I don't think anyone is saying they can't afford it.

Its a matter of principle more than anything. I feel like I've already payed for internet access and the game so I've covered my end. And while it may only be $4 a month right now I wonder how much is it going to be in 10-20 years when people have learned to expect to pay it like you have.