Xfire is a worldwide popular instant messenger that allows you to make text and voice calls while you're playing. The program has a rich database of supported games (more than 1000 titles) and, what is more, it can automatically detect the game you are currently playing. In addition, the options offered include screenshots and in-game video recording, real-time transmissions, a server search engine, a ping control mechanism for various servers, as well as support for plug-ins and skins, thanks to which you can further extend the functionality of the application and customize its interface to your liking.

An interesting option is a system that allows you to keep track of what games your friends are currently playing and the possibility to join them, as well as the possibility of downloading free games, demos, patches, and so on. Xfire in conjunction with the creators' website also allows you to create your own forums, where you can post your own news and create clans, whose statistics (including the number of hours spent per week on entertainment in a given game) are available on the Xfire portal.