Why? It's built in to the Windows 10 OS. The Windows Store is sticking around as long as Windows does.That's the most important discussion, honestly.
Where the hell is this GFWL narrative coming from? It's the same fucking store that's been there since Windows 8. Still shares functionality between the apps it shares with Xbox and such.
The same Family Guy and Red vs Blue episodes I bought on Xbox 360, I'm pretty sure it was with the first dashboard, is still there for me to download.
Nah, doom n gloom.
I don't see why this is an issue. Just people are never happy.
I guess I'll be waiting on this.
Nope. This means also that steam controller can't be used. (In addition to other limitations).
Not really. There's legit concerns over Microsoft's support for platform and how long until they abandon it and games become unavailable. (Like with GFWL).
At least Ubisoft & EA's Origin are proven and very likely to have continued support from them.
Because Microsoft has done so in the past?
http://store.steampowered.com/search/?publisher=Microsoft Studios&sort_by=Released_DESC
Also Xbox & PS4 games are sold elsewhere, and not in single shop only, so it's not really comparable. Xbox as platform isn't available on PS4, but Windows Store & Steam are both on same platform (Win10).
That said, I'll probably get it from some sale later when it's very cheap (unless I forget about it altogether, there's just too many good games coming on PC).
Wait for the Feb 25th event where they will reveal more about their PC related news and features.
How dare them not want to give up a significant percentage of their sales revenue for no reason.
Where the hell is this GFWL narrative coming from? It's the same fucking store that's been there since Windows 8. Still shares functionality between the apps it shares with Xbox and such.
The same Family Guy and Red vs Blue episodes I bought on Xbox 360, I'm pretty sure it was with the first dashboard, is still there for me to download.
Nah, doom n gloom.
Where the hell is this GFWL narrative coming from? It's the same fucking store that's been there since Windows 8. Still shares functionality between the apps it shares with Xbox and such.
The same Family Guy and Red vs Blue episodes I bought on Xbox 360, I'm pretty sure it was with the first dashboard, is still there for me to download.
Nah, doom n gloom.
Devils advocate: It's no wonder EA and Microsoft wont put their games on Steam. Doesn't Valve want like %30?
Guys, if there wasn't a Windows Store to put the game on, it probably wouldn't be on the PC at all.
Yes.
Most people will buy from the MS Store anyways.
Steam fanboys are a vocal minority.
Guys, if there wasn't a Windows Store to put the game on, it probably wouldn't be on the PC at all.
Devils advocate: It's no wonder EA and Microsoft wont put their games on Steam. Doesn't Valve want like %30?
Why couldn't they atleast let us get it on windows 8.1. I am sticking to this version why lose out on those sales. Stupid.
Then the people who want it on Steam won't buy it then. Seems like people are fine with Steam or bust.
Data to back that up?
Give it more time like GFWL?
If he's had no issues with the Windows Store in 8, 8.1, or 10, the GFWL whining is a little hollow.Do you really want people to start telling you the horror stories of GFWL? Do you really not know?
Then the people who want it on Steam won't buy it then. Seems like people are fine with Steam or bust.
source?
That mindset is ridiculous, to be honest.
Finding content is pretty easy, the design is modern unlike Steam and its seven (?) year old UI.
If he's had no issues with the Windows Store in 8, 8.1, or 10, the GFWL whining is a little hollow.
Win10 store is a system as closed as Apple's. It's bad, really bad.
Especially since it contradicts what I can normally do on my Windows pc with any other program.
I don't care for different platforms, I care about standards.
I will never ever understand why no steam is a bad thing. It's on PC either way.
I agree. They should release the game for iOS and PS4.
okay, shit, let's list it so maybe people stop with the "lol steam DRM fanboys" stuff
advantages of Steam:
- platform where your friends are
- platform you already use where are all your games are, no need to divide it
- no need to start using yet ANOTHER storefront / account / CC info / what have you
- ability to use your Steam credit you earned to buy the game rather than your money
- screenshots
- achievements
- guides
- all these within overlay
- SALES, chance for the game to go cheaper
- the fact that every other storefront has had one way to fuck up or another. be it lost saves, file corruption, slow downloads, whatever the fuck
- this alternative is virtually GFWL 2.0 which was by far the worse of all these other storefronts
do you really "don't see" why some people might not like this and just chalk it up to "PEOPLE ARE NEVER HAPPY?"
I just assume people who say this arent familiar with the platform
thankfully the game will come to Steam eventually cause that's where PC games sell and they ultimately want their game to sell.
I will never ever understand why no steam is a bad thing. It's on PC either way.
Origin and uplay devalues those arguments IMO. PC is already a slightly fragmented storefront experience so one more won't kill you
Devils advocate: It's no wonder EA and Microsoft wont put their games on Steam. Doesn't Valve want like %30?
It's steam or any store closed?
Devils advocate: It's no wonder EA and Microsoft wont put their games on Steam. Doesn't Valve want like %30?
Do you really want people to start telling you the horror stories of GFWL? Do you really not know?
Guys, if there wasn't a Windows Store to put the game on, it probably wouldn't be on the PC at all.
Origin and uplay devalues those arguments IMO. PC is already a slightly fragmented storefront experience so one more won't kill you
What about the horror stories of people losing access to their steam accounts, having to deal with their slow non useless support over email for months. Both companies have their problems.
I will never ever understand why no steam is a bad thing. It's on PC either way.
For people getting their hopes up. This is MS's various statements on their promise to PC gaming.
Sorry, but all MS is doing is blowing smoke up the ass of gullible people. So yea go ahead and get your hopes up and get excited. In a year or two when none of what they say comes to fruition...I'll pretend to act shocked.
- 2005 - We care about PC gaming, Longhorn (Vista) to usher in modern PC gaming with "Tray and Play"
Vista launches with none of the stuff MS promised, Vista itself sucks the ass of a thousand camels.
- 2006 - MS: Don't Count PC Games Out
MS announces GFWL and how utterly amazing it will be, suckers everywhere rejoice in the eventual ass reaming they don't know is coming yet.
- 2007 - MS continues PC push
MS launches GFWL...and it has a $50 a year fee, and they announce a whole slew of games to include Shadowrun with cross platform play and Gears of War 1! What are you paying for you ask? Jank ass software that crashes and has the most unintuitive updating system known to man. Load a game, game says you need update. Signs you out, downloads update, you jump back in...oh GFWL client has a update too! signs you out, downloads up date and you log back in...
MS will shortly thereafter disband Ensemble because MS feels that they're (MS) moving in a different direction! But don't worry we tots <3 you PC gamers.
- 2008 - MS: PC gaming is A-okay
Yea we've looked at some money pie charts and can see that PC gaming brings in billions in revenue. Here is our open letter to how awesome PC gaming is and our promise to support it! We finally put some new titles up on GFWL! Oh and we got rid of the $50 a year fee for GFWL, see we're serious about PC gaming! If that's not a sign of commitment, I don't know what is!
- 2008 - MS: PC gaming is not dead!
Look at this event we're throwing for PC gaming, you think we'd throw this if we didn't truly care about it?! Look at these games that will be on GFWL. We <3 PC gaming. You want fixes for GFWL issues? We'll look into that.
- 2008 - MS bolsters PC gaming with all new Games for Windows Live!
Hey gaiz remember those GFWL client issues you were having...well we didn't fix those per say but....here is the same shit in a slightly newer skin! PROGRESS
- 2009 - MS: PC gaming still a priority for us!
Okay gaiz look, this time we're serious about our upcoming push in PC gaming. It's so vital to us at MS that we give the PC our love and support!
- 2010 - MS: "We're doubling down on PC gaming
By doubling down we mean we're keeping this shittastic GFWL client around because! We might even throw an update at it to fix the problem of game saves being randomly deleted or rendered worthless...maybe.
- 2010 - MS Launches Games for Windows Marketplace
Hey gaiz, we're making GFWL even better because it's now called Games for Windows Marketplace. Everything is brand new and easy to use, anonymous journalists have even said it's better than Steam. We had 3 interns and a janitor work on this, so you know we're committed!
- 2010 - MS: Windows 8 is going to relaunch gaming!
Hey gaiz, MS again. With Windows 8 we're totally going to put our full weight behind PC gaming just like we promised back in 2006! Pls be excite.
- 2012 - MS: We won't ditch GFWL!
We're committed to PC gaming and we absolutely think GFWL is the best play to get PC games and play with others. Our client is awesome....ly bloated and deletes shit randomly, but that's really one of the charms of PC gaming that we captured! It's a balanced experience! Hope you rike!
- 2013 - MS to discontinue GFWL
Hey gaiz new manager here, so like a bunch of your games might stop working come 2014...but that's okay! We expect there to be transitions as we build out new investments, but we remain committed to bringing first party gaming services and games to Windows for years to come. We will share more details in the future!
- 2013 - MS promises core first party games coming to PC
We're so committed we swear!
You already have the MS one though. It's baked in to Windows 10.I personally have no interst in having 5+ clients/storefronts on my PC.
Why?
I really don't see a problem with this. I almost bought an Xbox One to play this game, so I'm very happy that it's coming to PC after all.
You already have the MS one though. It's baked in to Windows 10.