Lately, it seems that Microsoft is all set to make its presence felt in the genre of gaming console. In its bid to concentrate seriously on gaming consoles, the tech giant stopped providing PC Games through Windows Live marketplace from August 22nd onwards. Experts believe that the move is to strengthen Xbox site, which Microsoft has acquired recently.
What does stopping games for Windows Live Store mean?
Microsoft’s decision to end games for Windows Live Store will affect hundreds of thousands of PC gamers. However, the tech giant made it clear that the games for Windows Live service would remain operational for a specified period in future. The good news is that those who have purchased games in the past will remain unaffected, as the decision does not affect already purchased games. The Redmond based company has also decided to extend services via Microsoft support site.
Xbox Site
It is clear that Microsoft is passionate about winning the hearts of gamers. The acquisition of Xbox can be seen as a clear sign for this. With the launch of Xbox One gaming console, the tech giant is calling for an open competition with Sony’s PlayStation. Microsoft support site highlights that with the closure of games for Windows Live marketplace, it will be able to concentrate deeply on developing newer and advanced Xbox and PC games for millions of passionate gamers around the globe.
Microsoft focuses on wide platform for interactive entertainment
Microsoft has revealed on several occasions, that it was focusing on a wide platform for interactive entertainment and games. Even the news about the closure of games for Windows Live Store came immediately after Jason Holtman, former Valve employee, joined Microsoft. In a statement, he stated that he hoped Windows could make a great platform for interactive entertainment and gaming.
Before joining Microsoft, Holtman was working with Valve. He had worked on its Steam digital distribution platform for almost eight years. Sources indicate that Holtman will be assigned with similar task in Microsoft, and obviously, with his eight years of experience in Steam digital distribution platform, he would love handling the task.
Xbox at the cost of disregarding PC gaming
Meanwhile, critics point out that Microsoft is focusing on its Xbox gaming console at the cost of disregarding PC gaming. Over the past few years, Windows PC gamers have reported faults with many of its ports of Xbox titles and DRM mechanism.
Although Microsoft claims that it not is killing the service fully, anyone can guess a full end of games for Windows Live in near future.
What does stopping games for Windows Live Store mean?
Microsoft’s decision to end games for Windows Live Store will affect hundreds of thousands of PC gamers. However, the tech giant made it clear that the games for Windows Live service would remain operational for a specified period in future. The good news is that those who have purchased games in the past will remain unaffected, as the decision does not affect already purchased games. The Redmond based company has also decided to extend services via Microsoft support site.
Xbox Site
It is clear that Microsoft is passionate about winning the hearts of gamers. The acquisition of Xbox can be seen as a clear sign for this. With the launch of Xbox One gaming console, the tech giant is calling for an open competition with Sony’s PlayStation. Microsoft support site highlights that with the closure of games for Windows Live marketplace, it will be able to concentrate deeply on developing newer and advanced Xbox and PC games for millions of passionate gamers around the globe.
Microsoft focuses on wide platform for interactive entertainment
Microsoft has revealed on several occasions, that it was focusing on a wide platform for interactive entertainment and games. Even the news about the closure of games for Windows Live Store came immediately after Jason Holtman, former Valve employee, joined Microsoft. In a statement, he stated that he hoped Windows could make a great platform for interactive entertainment and gaming.
Before joining Microsoft, Holtman was working with Valve. He had worked on its Steam digital distribution platform for almost eight years. Sources indicate that Holtman will be assigned with similar task in Microsoft, and obviously, with his eight years of experience in Steam digital distribution platform, he would love handling the task.
Xbox at the cost of disregarding PC gaming
Meanwhile, critics point out that Microsoft is focusing on its Xbox gaming console at the cost of disregarding PC gaming. Over the past few years, Windows PC gamers have reported faults with many of its ports of Xbox titles and DRM mechanism.
Although Microsoft claims that it not is killing the service fully, anyone can guess a full end of games for Windows Live in near future.
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