In addition, Macrovision has integrated its games and software content with Microsoft's digital locker service, which provides a consumer-friendly virtual repository of a user's software licenses and downloads on Windows Marketplace.
Windows Marketplace is an online store designed to make it easy for consumers to shop for a vast selection of software that works best with their Windows-based PCs, Smartphones and Pocket PCs. On the Windows Marketplace site, users can find new and popular products, download software on demand, compare product details, and read reviews from other users.
"Consumers want safe, reliable and easy ways to buy software and games online, and Windows Marketplace addresses that desire by providing a simple one-stop shopping experience," said Joe Peterson, corporate vice president of the Market Expansion Platform Group at Microsoft Corp. "Macrovision is a trusted industry partner and its extensive catalog of games allows us to provide consumers with a better selection than ever before."
Macrovision's games network enables the secure digital distribution of PC games, providing game publishers, portals and retailers with solutions for content protection, eCommerce and distribution services to maximize their sales. Macrovision's games distribution network connects hundreds of publishers and Internet sites with millions of consumers worldwide, offering games to legitimately download, purchase, and share. In addition to Windows Marketplace, Macrovision connects game publishers with consumers through several major online portals.
"We are extremely pleased to be joining Microsoft Windows Marketplace," said Fred Amoroso, CEO of Macrovision Corporation. "We value opportunities to extend the reach and breadth of our games distribution network and Windows Marketplace provides a powerful venue for providing consumers with access to the latest in cutting edge games and software. Our collaboration with Windows Marketplace delivers more choice and more content to users and provides our game and software publishers access to an exciting new channel."