bigdogchris
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Microsoft is working to have cross platform API's, especially with DX12. Developers are also starting to come on board in bringing next gen console games to PC.
There are over a billion x86 based PC's in the world and many will be eligible to upgrade to Windows 10 for free. Windows 10 includes the Microsoft Store and Xbox Live app. Why would Microsoft not want to take advantage of hundreds of millions of potential customers?
I know many people like Steam and other 3rd party distributors. However, one caveat with them is that they can flip a switch, ban your account, and you've lost everything forever. It's happened to many people. I just can't imagine Microsoft ever doing that.
If Microsoft started to bring their first party games in DRM free form to the Windows Store / XBOX Live on Windows 10 and tied them to your Microsoft account for future downloads (like Steam), would you buy them from their store?
There are over a billion x86 based PC's in the world and many will be eligible to upgrade to Windows 10 for free. Windows 10 includes the Microsoft Store and Xbox Live app. Why would Microsoft not want to take advantage of hundreds of millions of potential customers?
I know many people like Steam and other 3rd party distributors. However, one caveat with them is that they can flip a switch, ban your account, and you've lost everything forever. It's happened to many people. I just can't imagine Microsoft ever doing that.
If Microsoft started to bring their first party games in DRM free form to the Windows Store / XBOX Live on Windows 10 and tied them to your Microsoft account for future downloads (like Steam), would you buy them from their store?