What's happened to Games for Windows Live? I can't open Dark Souls or GFWL at all!

This may be two separate issues into the one question... Unless the same issues caused both things.

For some reason, I'm unable to connect to GFWL. Has the servers been shut off or anything? Every time I open the GFWL application, it always gives this:

"Connection Error" ... No connection to LIVE service.

With everything installed, when I attempt to open Dark Souls (via Steam), it crashes.
If you need a crash log, please tell me how to get one.
All it does is open, black screen for barely a second, and then crash.

DARK SOULS has stopped responding. -_-

In case: System specs

Operating System: Windows 8.1 Home Premium, 64-bit
RAM: 4GB
Processor: Intel i5 Processor, with Intel Graphics.
Internet Connection: Yes - Otherwise how would I post this question?
Is it (Dark Souls and GFWL) allowed through the firewall? Yes.

If you need something to answer (questions for guidelines), here's the two you should address:

What has happened to GFWL? Has it shut down?
Is there any way I can log in offline? (I've logged in before on this computer)

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Why does Games for Windows Live not work?

Go to Compatibility tab and check Run this program in compatibility mode for\u2026 and choose Windows 7 or Windows 8 from the list. While you're in the Compatibility tab make sure that you check Run as administrator. Save the changes by clicking Apply and OK and install Games for Windows Live.

Can you still download Games for Windows Live?

Games for Windows Live is discontinued and can't be downloaded anymore. If you want to play games on your Windows 10 PC, I recommend finding the game you want to play in the Microsoft Store and install it.

Can You play Games for Windows Live on Windows 10?

GFWL can work on Windows 10, however it may take a bit of additional work to get it working fully. Purchased from Steam: Steam is a wonderful platform - you buy the game, install it and it should just work.

How do I get GFWL to work?

Getting GFWL to work on Windows 10 take a bit of extra work....GFWL Achievements on Steam:

Select the game from the Steam list of games.

Right click, and go to properties.

Click the Updates tab.

Under automatic updates select "Only update this game when I launch it"

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