As promised, Microsoft has launched its casual game service Microsoft Game Room with the client and the first two add-on packs now available to download for free via the Games for Windows Live client (unfortunately the client doesn't give you any info on what those add-on packs are about). While others on the internet have reported issues with installing the software and playing the games, Big Download experienced no such issues when we installed Game Room.

As we have reported before, Microsoft Game Room is basically a small virtual space where you select an avatar and then play in a virtual game arcade with a number of classic game titles available for purchase, demoing or even with one virtual token. You can also select your own room where you can outfit with your own virtual game arcade machines and other items. There are quite a few games available to play from Konami, Intellivison and Atari. You can check out the list after the jump: