Can Games for Windows — LIVE games be sold on Steam and other digital distribution providers?
Yes, games such as Fallout 3 and Grand Theft Auto IV use Games for Windows — LIVE and are sold on Steam as well as other digital distribution providers. In contrast, Steamworks titles are rarely sold on other digital distribution providers because the Steam client is required to install, launch and play the game. Since Games for Windows — LIVE games are sold in more places, there are more consumer choices where the game can be digitally purchased and thus more competitive prices for consumers.
