Microsoft Studios launched its Play gaming initiative today, a service providing titles for use across multiple compatible Windows 8 devices, along with the program's first 15 games, according to a post on Play XBLA.

Players can purchase Play games through the Windows 8 App Store or Xbox Live Marketplace on their Microsoft device of choice. All titles offer free trials to test them out before being purchased. Some also include leaderboard support, as well as multiplayer and a handful of other social features:

4 Elements: Special Edition

Adera

Gunstringer: Dead Man Running

Hydro Thunder Hurricane

Ilomilo+

Microsoft Mahjong

Microsoft Minesweeper

Microsoft Solitaire Collection

Pinball FX2

Reckless Racing Ultimate

Rocket Riot 3D

Skulls of the Shogun ( to be released on Jan. 30 )

to be released on Jan. 30 Taptiles

Toy Soldiers (not playable on Windows RT devices)

Wordament

Check out the video above for a look at Microsoft's Play service in action, as well as some of the games available today.