Xbox LIVE Web / Mobile Games

[nCogNeato]

Connect and Play! Windows Phone 7 and Web Games

It's more fun when you challenge another player. Connect to Xbox LIVE to play a variety of games with your friends. Play a turn-based game on the web or over Xbox LIVE on your Windows Phone 7 device. Whether you're at the computer or on the go, bring the fun of an Xbox LIVE game with you. Grab a friend and jump in!

[nCogNeato]

I just stumbled upon this while browsing the web for WP7 apps.  This is actually the first I've heard of this.

It's turn-based (not live) multiplayer, which suits card/board games.  Currently the only game available is Chess.

You can play with people on your Xbox LIVE friendlist within your web browser, or on your WP7 Phone via the Game Chest app.

While the WP7 app does support achievements, I'm not sure if the browser version does.  Anyone want to play a game of chess with me & find out? the browser version does not.

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Is it one of those ones where you can make a move, go to work and make your next when you come home?

[nCogNeato]

Is it one of those ones where you can make a move, go to work and make your next when you come home?

Yes.

You can also play it quasi-LIVE.  I just tested it.  The game will update your opponent's moves in realtime (with a slight delay) if you have the game loaded in your browser.  Otherwise, you receive 'game invites' each time your opponent makes a move to prompt you to return and make a move.