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Redesigned Backgammon, Checkers, Spades for Windows 7
Windows 7 beta has a ton of features that make the operating system easier to use and more visually attractive than its predecessors. There's the new taskbar, the ability to make foreground windows transparent and see what's on your desktop, and most importantly, the ability to run well on older or slower hardware. But you know what else Microsoft has included in Windows 7 beta? Games.
Actually, Microsoft has been bundling a handful of casual games with Windows for years. But while Windows 7 includes the old standbys like Solitaire and Minesweeper, Microsoft has also included updated versions of three popular Windows XP games: Internet Backgammon, Internet Checkers, and Internet Spades.
The games let you play either against a computer or over the internet against real people. You can select your skill level to be matched against similar players. And if a human opponent leaves the game, the computer will take over so you can still finish.
Actually, Microsoft has been bundling a handful of casual games with Windows for years. But while Windows 7 includes the old standbys like Solitaire and Minesweeper, Microsoft has also included updated versions of three popular Windows XP games: Internet Backgammon, Internet Checkers, and Internet Spades.
The games let you play either against a computer or over the internet against real people. You can select your skill level to be matched against similar players. And if a human opponent leaves the game, the computer will take over so you can still finish.
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Subscribe to commentsRocketboyFeb 20th 2009 2:31PM
Spades?
Spades?
Racist.
DavidFeb 20th 2009 5:27PM
"But while Windows 7 includes the old standbys like Solitaire and Minesweeper"
These games were outsourced in Windows Vista to be given a Vista make-over. Windows 7 has the same Aero look, therefore I don't think these Vista versions look out of place on Windows 7.
AbscissaFeb 21st 2009 8:48AM
I know this is just nitpicking, but..isn't checkers typically red vs black, not red vs. white? Not that it really matters, of course.
MikeFeb 21st 2009 11:21AM
honestly, i could care less
the store version of W7 better ship with a redone pinball or i'll start a revolt.
QuikboyFeb 22nd 2009 7:13AM
Hmm, I hope they fix the font in the "Chat" area; Still looks like Windows XP with that font.
I also hope there's more choices of messages you can send back and forth; the default ones are rather plain.
Like Abscissa pointed out, I think the white checker pieces need to be black, and the squares to be red and black.
It would be neat if we had themes for the games. Maybe in a Plus! pack? :P
ryzza007Feb 22nd 2009 10:10PM
Don't forget to add Internet Hearts MS - that is one great timewaster :o)