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Microsoft promises stronger focus on PC gaming
Microsoft Studios Partner Creative Director Ken Lobb reveals in an interview that the software house has renewed its commitment to PC gaming, and it seems to be promising. Last August, Microsoft snagged away Jason Holtman, the former head of Steam business development at Valve, to make Windows "a great platform for gaming".
Lobb called the PC gaming community more vibrant than it's even been before, but when asked for specifics he revealed very little.
In fact, the PC exclusive title he talks with perhaps a "support game" on Xbox Live Arcade doesn't seem to be what the PC gaming community wants at all.
But when pressed for specifics, Lobb was much more evasive—and actually a little puzzling. Rock, Paper, Shotgun asked if Microsoft's renewed PC focus would spell the end of Xbox exclusives. Lobb replied that developers ought to make "the best thing for each platform" and perhaps release "support games" for "side platforms." He then clarified that the PC was by no means a "side platform" and that we could "potentially" see a big PC exclusive with an Xbox Live Arcade support title.
Finally, Lobb vaguely hinted at a major upcoming PC release, saying that, although he couldn't announce anything, Microsoft is "very dedicated to that space.
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#4765041 Posted on: 02/13/2014 03:32 PM
Quick reminder on how BS MS statements are. This is the millionth time we have heard this with no follow up: MS does not care at all about PC gaming.
Thanks to Angelus Errare of NeoGAF for the source compilation.
Made up my day ;D
Quick reminder on how BS MS statements are. This is the millionth time we have heard this with no follow up: MS does not care at all about PC gaming.
Thanks to Angelus Errare of NeoGAF for the source compilation.
Made up my day ;D
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#4765075 Posted on: 02/13/2014 04:04 PM
How about supporting older games like Quake 3 and Call of Duty 2?...
How about supporting older games like Quake 3 and Call of Duty 2?...
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#4765087 Posted on: 02/13/2014 04:15 PM
There is possibly more validity to Microsoft's claim this time around, since Xbox One is essentially a PC. The similarity between their new consoles and Windows will make things a lot easier.
Having the new consoles as basically a PC is a good thing because it will hopefully make game development easier. Conversely though, it could also be a bad thing as it may mean more similar ports.
There is possibly more validity to Microsoft's claim this time around, since Xbox One is essentially a PC. The similarity between their new consoles and Windows will make things a lot easier.
Having the new consoles as basically a PC is a good thing because it will hopefully make game development easier. Conversely though, it could also be a bad thing as it may mean more similar ports.
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#4765090 Posted on: 02/13/2014 04:18 PM
Sustaining a system which is fundamentally flawed, is a false economy.
I want a new design of computer, with a new OS - you'd think with all the billions M$ has they could do this...but no, they'd rather stunt the growth of home & office computing by incrementally adding features to a system which can't sustain it.
Sustaining a system which is fundamentally flawed, is a false economy.
I want a new design of computer, with a new OS - you'd think with all the billions M$ has they could do this...but no, they'd rather stunt the growth of home & office computing by incrementally adding features to a system which can't sustain it.
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Microsoft is a bit early this year with the April fool's jokes.