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Achievements Coming To Windows Mobile 7

by Adam Biessener on March 09, 2010 at 02:29 PM

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Microsoft is integrating Windows Mobile 7 support into its XNA developer toolset, as detailed by MS developer Michael Klucher on his blog. The initial announcement was made last week, but Klucher dropped the news that developers will be able to hook into Achievements and Avatars (2D versions of them, anyway) on the mobile platform earlier today.

Windows Mobile 7 is a huge step for Microsoft in the cellphone space, and its well-developed XNA development tools will only help the platform in its mission to make a dent in the currently Apple and BlackBerry-dominated smartphone market. Tying Gamertags into the system is a cool hook, and if there were any strategy games worth playing on 360 the ability to "leverage notifications for asynchronous turn based gaming" would be really neat.

This is all good news, for sure, and having a truly portable profile follow gamers across multiple platforms has been a dream for years. Then again, how is that Games for Windows Live thing working out?

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by Facetious T Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 02:30 PM

Achievement Unlocked:

Drunk Dial

Called your ex at 3am while blackout-drunk.
by Kevin Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 02:34 PM

Achievement Unlocked:

Been online for a year straight.
by S.M.P_604164 Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 02:40 PM

Hey, Windows live still exists, I really wish More companies supported it, Relic is the only company to support it with a PC exclusive that I can bag achievements on.
by Ben Sheppard Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 02:52 PM

I would love to see a real handheld by Microsoft. I love all my tech gadgets, but don't get into paying $150 a month for a cell phone. I'd much rather spend that on full games.

But achievements are enticing.
by slantxl Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 02:52 PM

Achievement Unlocked:

Amateur ***

Upload camera video of your soon to be ex engaging in sexual acts
by Long Tran Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 03:06 PM

Achievement unlocked:

You purchased a Windows 7 Phone solely for the opportunity to unlock achievements.
by Long Tran Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 03:07 PM

Achievement unlocked:

Cry Felonious Wolf

You dialed 911 to alert the police for no life-threatening reason, was caught subsequently, and sentenced to jail for wasting their time.
by JT Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 03:36 PM

ooh, that looks really slick. Seems similar to the Zune's OS, which is great.
by wynd.and.fury Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 04:30 PM

Achievement unlocked:

RROD:M

Hardware failure on the go. Only from Microsoft.
by IG-88 Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 04:51 PM

good for people who play on the PC
by KillerMunky1988 Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 05:34 PM

All the more reason I plan on picking up this awesome phone!
by moterboat Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 06:31 PM

Achievement Unlocked:

Buy one Windows Mobile 7 Device, now go buy another! We love your money!
by cincyzdp Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 06:38 PM

achievement unlocked:

you never call me!

ignore your mothers phone call over 50 times.
by BatmanPrime Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 06:41 PM

Achievement Unlocked:

Sucker

Bought Windows Mobile 7 with the thought of playing Halo on the go.
by Michael Shelburne Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 06:51 PM

I can't wait for this. I'm holding off on getting a new phone till this releases. I'm glad to hear that achievements will be on it. Now we need to know what service will be selling it.
by Facetious T Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 07:45 PM

@ cincyzdp

Nice one.
by MrMustBNice Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 07:55 PM

(I suppose I'll follow suit)

Achievement Unlocked:

N'Sync

Sync Windows Phone 7 with Windows operated PC
by Peter Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 09:16 PM

Achievement Unlocked:

You really thought we wouldn't charge you for this?

Payed the $100 subscription fee to Microsoft.

Achievement Unlocked:

You must feel really proud.

Unlocked all other phone-related achievements. You now have now sole purpose in life. You may now proceed to the nearest car and submerge yourself deep into a lake.
by Facetious T Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 10:12 PM

Achievement Unlocked:

Sploosh!

You have dropped your phone in the toilet.
by SightofTwilight Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 09:27 AM

All those Achievement Unlocked jokes had me rolling in class.+1 Batman Prime