Free is always good, and in this case, it should have been free from the start. Microsoft announced it would dropping the price of Games for Windows LIVE from $50 a year to $0. Good call. Asking PC gamers to pony up money for online play when they don’t have to anywhere else is a bad idea.

To go along with the price drop, Microsoft announced that this Fall, they’ll be releasing a Marketplace for PC games that utilize Games for Windows LIVE. Pretty good idea. I have a feeling more games will take advantage of LIVE on PC since it’s free now. Could make for a strong opponent to Steam. PC gaming is making a strong comeback, people. Are you ready?