Microsoft Studios yesterday launched their new PLAY service for Windows 8. PLAY is the hub where PC users can play all their favorite Microsoft Studios Xbox games on Windows 8 and Windows RT. There are 15 games currently available now for the new service and they are the following:

• Toy Soldiers (not available on Windows RT)
• 4 Elements: Special Edition
• Hydro Thunder Hurricane
• Rocket Riot 3D
• Reckless Racing Ultimate
• Microsoft Solitaire Collection
• Microsoft Mahjong
• Microsoft Minesweeper
• Taptiles
• Adera
• Pinball FX2
• Wordament
• Gunstringer: Dead Man Running
• Ilomilo+
• Skulls of the Shogun – launches at the end of January

What’s great, especially for current Xbox Live users is that all these game include features like leaderboards, multiplayer modes, connecting with friends, and more. Everything that you enjoyed about the Xbox is also in PLAY.