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Quantum Break coming to PC on April 05
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The 980 is in a weird place, you should either go for the 970 or a Ti.
Bolivar687
Banned
Great news all around, especially for X1 owners with all that free stuff, including a PC code.
I take it we can read the Windows 10 exclusivity as confirmation of DX12? I really hope there's great multi-GPU support, after what a terrible year 2015 was for multi-GPU users.
I think looking at it as Microsoft moving away from console is a bit backwards. This is more about driving Windows 10 adoption, as Nadella recognizes games are the keystone of every digital platform, writing as much when he took the job. The modern model of digital content is to get your products on as many storefronts as possible, regardless of device.
PC gaming will never have the entry price or marketing power to compete with the mass appeal of consoles. Microsoft likely isn't moving to PC or to Steam machines. The Xbox One already is a Windows device optimized for television.
Not to say there won't be any attrition. With DX12, Polaris and all these games, I think 2016 is going to be a huge, huge year for PC gaming.
I take it we can read the Windows 10 exclusivity as confirmation of DX12? I really hope there's great multi-GPU support, after what a terrible year 2015 was for multi-GPU users.
I think looking at it as Microsoft moving away from console is a bit backwards. This is more about driving Windows 10 adoption, as Nadella recognizes games are the keystone of every digital platform, writing as much when he took the job. The modern model of digital content is to get your products on as many storefronts as possible, regardless of device.
PC gaming will never have the entry price or marketing power to compete with the mass appeal of consoles. Microsoft likely isn't moving to PC or to Steam machines. The Xbox One already is a Windows device optimized for television.
Not to say there won't be any attrition. With DX12, Polaris and all these games, I think 2016 is going to be a huge, huge year for PC gaming.
GHG
Member
Do we know for a fact they are Windows 10 exclusive?
Nadella seems concerned with advancing the Microsoft software platform. So... sure that means Xbox but it means PC too.
potatohead
Member
Where is Halo ffs... jesus.
exmachina64
Banned
This is great news!
Sleeping Lesson
Member
waitwhat42
Member
Same here, so instead of buying an Xbone and Quantum Break I'm just gonna get a new graphics card. This is great.
Unaha-Closp
Member
I kept waiting for a game that would make me want an Xbox One. I'll keep waiting I guess. Got a PC and a PS4 so with this news I see no need to even consider buying a bone. What possible game could they make exclusive that would change my mind? It would have to be a Rockstar game at this point I think. GTA6 or RDR2 on Xbone only would make me think real hard but otherwise...but not meaning to be negative in any way - good news for everyone if games are available in multiple places.
qa_engineer
Member
Win-win(dows) situation for Microsoft in the grand scheme of things. Larger install base by extending onto multiple platforms while still retaining the "exclusive" moniker. Those invested in PC gaming are benefiting big time.
MS had better fix their games from the store on Windows 10 beforehand. Rise of the Tomb Raider crashes on exit sometimes, forcing my mouse cursor to disappear on the desktop (among other things), has no exclusive fullscreen mode and therefore no SLI support, locks down the game's files, didn't get the first patch until days after the Steam version...it's a mess.
shortsFortallPeople
Banned
well, a lot of people assumed that ROTTR would be a win10 store exclusive, too, but it ended up coming to steam as well.
I think the fact that they haven't out and out stated that it's a Win10 store exclusive means that they're giving themselves that out. I can see a scenario where they release a steam version of the game that is excluded from the crossbuy promotion to help encourage more people to go the crossbuy route
it's definitely win10 exclusive though thanks to dx12
Sleeping Lesson
Member
I hope you're right, shorts.
Vital Tundra
Member
All Windows 10 though, right?
Soon
Broken Joystick
At least you can talk. Who are you?
Vital Tundra
Member
His handle is very appropriate.
I am wondering if there will be a Windows 10 OS requirement. Would make sense if it is running DX12 plus it would give a reason for people to upgrade that have been holding out. Think it will ever make it to steam like Rise of the Tomb Raider? Or this one might be Windows Store only? Something to ask Phil I guess since several other people above wondered the same thing.
It's already confirmed to be Windows 10 exclusive.
CyberPunked
Member
Woah, didn't know Gears 4 was coming too. Things are definitively becoming interesting now.
Well handled
I just saw that. I can't believe it. Just enjoy the game.
randomlee26
Member
LOL. Love it.
Would like to know how old the angry tweeter is.
Crap Gamer indeed
Savage.
But seriously, video games are serious stuff and there is no room for logic here!
Not sure how my GTX 960 (4GB) is going to handle this... May have to overclock for the first time. Or go low settings.
Great response, but that apostrophe is ruining my fucking day
Great response, but that apostrophe is ruining my fucking day
I think CrapGamer is in his 30's. He has over 20k subs on Youtube.
For sure.
I get why people could be pissed. If you bought an Xbox for Quantum Break and you already had a PC, bummer.
CyberPunked
Member
Yeah, it's as simple as that. It's not like the game would be downgraded because it's being released on PC.
Hes 38 supposedly lol
Sleeping Lesson
Member
Why would a rational person have done this? Game is still months off, and nobody ever said it wasn't coming to PC.
You could write a book about Phil's apostrophe catastrophes.
Haha put in his place. Great job Mr. Spencer!
Spencer is so right there. Crapgamer leaving up to his name I see.
I know a guy, but I cannot speak on how rational he is.
Edit: To clarify: he bought an Xbox for Quantum Break, D4 and Halo Collection. 2 out of 3 where made available on PC after he made the decision to jump in and buy an Xbox.
fluffydelusions
Member
There is so much salt in that thread it is ridiculous.
Why even waste energy responding to fanboys on Twitter?
Great answer, though.
And that is not at all the case with CrapGamer. He's mad for crap reasons.
On another note nobody can bash MS for PC support now! Loving MS right now. I will get all those games now. The devs and MS deserve all the success for this decision.
Bring on Halo MC collection and 5!
Bolivar687
Banned
Ugh just wish there was a physical edition. With Amazon cutting prices on physical preorders it'd be nice to save some money.
TheStruggler
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cant wait to see blackb0nds response
