Microsoft May Offer "Exclusive" Games In An Effort To Attract More Windows Phone Users

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Nothing concrete has come from Microsoft as of yet, however recent rumors are suggesting that Microsoft has some plans to attract additional users to the Windows Phone platform. And those plans should make those who are into gaming very happy.

That being said, the details are coming by way of the WMPoweruser blog who are reporting based on word from what they describe as a “reliably [sic] tipster.” In short, the rumors are suggesting that Microsoft will begin rolling out a library of exclusive Windows Phone game titles.

At this point we have yet to see anything in terms of which games are being developed. But on that note, the development is said to already be underway and once ready we should begin seeing “an exclusive app a month.”

Of course, some will make the comparison to what Microsoft did with the Xbox. Seemingly a smart strategy. Maybe we will see something along the lines of a Halo or Gears Of War come available for Windows Phone. Though on that note, the recent history has been telling us something else entirely. Not all that long ago Microsoft released a Halo companion app for Windows Phone. Granted, that is nice, but not nice enough of an exclusive to attract users from Android or iOS. Plus, Microsoft also recently released an Xbox game for iOS — Kinectimals.

Bottom line here, this all sounds like a good enough plan. But then again the real challenge will be in making it happen. These rumors also make it seem like Microsoft will be changing their Windows Phone marketing. In the past Windows Phone advertisements have often focused around ease of use and being able to put your phone down because you can get the inforamtion you need quickly. This would be turning the phone into a game platform. Then again, we suppose it would not hurt to have two options — one for those who like Xbox gaming and one for those who like ease of use and productivity. Either way, we would like to see Windows Phone succeed.