XBLA Headed to Windows Phone 7

Microsoft continues to consolidate their multiple platforms into one cohesive gaming experience. First they tied in Windows LIVE and now. Xbox LIVE will be available in your pocket for the first time this holiday on Windows Phone 7 Series. Unveiled by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer today at Mobile World Congress 2010, the Windows Phone 7 Series games hub featuring Xbox LIVE unlocks a world of games, fun and a community of more than 23 million active members to Windows Phone 7 Series users around the world. 

The games hub will provide many popular Xbox LIVE gaming and community features found on the Xbox 360 today, including the ability to:

• ·         Collect Achievements and build your Gamerscore
• ·         View Xbox LIVE leaderboards
• ·         See your Xbox LIVE Avatar
• ·         Access Spotlight feeds, including the latest tips and tricks, game news, updates
• ·         Add Xbox LIVE friends to your friends list while out on the go
• ·         Turn-based (asynchronous) multiplayer gaming

 “Windows Phone 7 Series was built from the ground up with entertainment in mind, and its unique design allowed us to bring some of the best gaming and community features of Xbox LIVE to the Windows mobile platform,” said Ron Pessner, general manager of Xbox LIVE Mobile. “It has always been our vision to expand the Xbox LIVE service to connect people to their games, entertainment and friends wherever they go, and the launch of Windows Phone 7 Series is an important step toward that goal.”