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[SomethingInTheSea]

Yep, but I don't think it will stop them, a lot of posts in those threads are fan fiction and rose coloured glasses type of posts. Ignorance is bliss as they say

Yep and the main problem with those sort of posts is that they use the number of Windows 10 installs as the potential market size for those games when in reality most consumers have no idea that the Windows Store evens exists, let alone would ever think to use it to spend $60 on a game.

 

[iNvid02]

now im curious to see how much better win store exclusives like qb fare, but that is probably tainted by the performance issues it had, and ofc would be rosied up a little with the free xbox copies

 

[Kssio_Aug]

PC players are used to own every game on Steam. Also, UWP still doesn't support many tools. I wouldn't expect much different, tbh.

MS would need to have better prices and / or support mods, 3rd party applications, among other things if they want to expand their user base.

 

[Glix]

Their only chance at getting enough users to engage with this store would be to make it the only way to get Minecraft.

 

[Alex_Mexico]

the real question is: Will RotTR on PS4 be revealed this E3? This game needs all the sales it can get!

 

[DryvBy]

2% of people either work for Microsoft or they're dumb.

 

[GhostTrick]

now im curious to see how much better win store exclusives like qb fare, but that is probably tainted by the performance issues it had.

No PR, means it didn't do well.

2% of people either work for Microsoft or they're dumb.

Or bought the game for 10 bucks thanks to regional prices.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

Here's the problem: MS needs Win10 and UWP to be somewhat successful for them and their ongoing future plan. If this fails, what happens next?

 

[OnionPowder]

the real question is: Will RotTR on PS4 be revealed this E3? This game needs all the sales it can get!

Hasn't it already been revealed?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B013HMN66M/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[jediyoshi]

I can't understand why Microsoft treats Steam/Origin/Uplay as 3rd parties when they make their OS relevant for gaming.

It's sad because developers themselves being published under Microsoft on Steam are completely utilizing Steam's built in features.

Age of Empires 2 HD and Fable Anniversary have Steam workshop support
Halo Spartan Assault/Strike, Ori, and basically everything else supports Steam cloud saves

 

[Nirolak]

If we assume the 2% still holds:

http://steamspy.com/app/391220

Rise of the Tomb Raider Owners on Steam: 740,947 ± 21,713

About 15,000 copies on the Windows 10 Store.

 

[Sjefen]

MS really has some work to do convincing PC gamers to buy from their store. E3 will be very interesting

 

[Deadbeat]

I know its been posted many times but Im going to state it again anyways: I want to know how many of those sales on the Windows Store were due to the price glitch. I am really curious now.

Im glad the market has spoken wisely.

MS really has some work to do convincing PC gamers to buy from their store. E3 will be very interesting

Theres nothing they can do to convince me with the state it is in right now. Until they change their motto, its not happening.

 

[Tye The Czar]

Good.

You forgot the appropriate image:

 

[KinofChaos]

If we assume the 2% still holds:

http://steamspy.com/app/391220

Rise of the Tomb Raider Owners on Steam: 740,947 ± 21,713

About 15,000 copies on the Windows 10 Store.

Yikes.....

 

[ItsTheNew]

I have Windows 10 and I have no idea how to access the windows store. I was looking into QB (even after the technical issues and price) but whatever.

 

[Gurnlei]

Microsoft should stop trying to shove something that feels like an app store for mobile devices on a desktop OS. From my experience with the Windows Store it felt clunky while being too simple at the same time. It would be fine mobile apps but not for large games that I might want stored on a different drive.

 

[GhostTrick]

MS really has some work to do convincing PC gamers to buy from their store. E3 will be very interesting

The best thing they could do is built a time machine and prevent the GFWL scandal to happen.

 

[Grief.exe]

I have Windows 10 and I have no idea how to access the windows store. I was looking into QB (even after the technical issues and price) but whatever.

I uninstalled it.

 

[AndrewDean84xX]

Game needs an 80% off sale!

 

[wapplew]

If we assume the 2% still holds:

http://steamspy.com/app/391220

Rise of the Tomb Raider Owners on Steam: 740,947 ± 21,713

About 15,000 copies on the Windows 10 Store.

Not too bad for first AAA game on a new store.

 

[LewieP]

Here's the problem: MS needs Win10 and UWP to be somewhat successful for them and their ongoing future plan. If this fails, what happens next?

They can lean back on Windows Phone sales.

 

[GhostTrick]

Not too bad for first AAA game on a new store.

I'd say the opposite. It's downright terrible.

 

[Three]

I can't understand why Microsoft treats Steam/Origin/Uplay as 3rd parties when they make their OS relevant for gaming.

Because it makes sense. They get nothing from Steam, Origin or Uplay but the games on Steam, Origin, and Uplay make their OS relevant anyway because a lot of them are DX and require Windows. They already have gaming relevance in their OS they just want a cut now.

 

[wrowa]

Wasn't it really easy to get RoTR for super cheap using the Windows 10 store from some country in Easter Europe? I'm surprised this wasn't (ab)used by more people.

Other than that, the sales aren't particularly surprising. They need to put a lot more work into the Win 10 store if they want to position it as a competitor to Steam. Right now it's a mess no one wants to use voluntarily. I'm not against MS trying to establish its own PC gaming platform - I want more MS games on PC and that's just the way that makes sense for them -, but they need to put a lot of work into Windows 10's gaming features if they want to make a dent.

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

Not particularly surprising. PC Gamers tend to latch onto Steam like it's their one true savior.

 

[LordRaptor]

MS really has some work to do convincing PC gamers to buy from their store. E3 will be very interesting

even if you think the concept of UWA is completely fine and that the W10 store is just another storefront;
- you can't preorder titles. So if you see an ad for something that looks cool you can't buy it now.
- you can't wishlist titles. So if you see an ad for something that looks cool you can't sign up for any follow up information like a release date.
- you can't view an unreleased titles landing page. So if you see an ad for something that looks cool you can't even find out more information about it.
So all marketing campaigns outside of "THIS IS OUT NOW AND YOU CAN BUY IT NOW" are literally wasted money.

I mean, this is just elementary level shit

 

[ScribbleD]

Makes me cry inside for Killer Instinct. Figured a PC release with cross-platform play would be a wonderful shot in the arm for the game and its community, but of course MS had to fuck the dog on that one.

Not particularly surprising. PC Gamers tend to latch onto Steam like it's their one true savior.

You're saying this in the very same thread where the storefront is being described as a disaster, and the many ways in which it is horribly flawed are listed in the OP and various other posts. It seems like people have a pretty good reason to be attached to Steam.

 

[GhostTrick]

Because it makes sense. They get nothing from Steam, Origin or Uplay but the games on Steam, Origin, and Uplay make their OS relevant anyway because a lot of them are DX and require Windows. They already have gaming relevance in their OS they just want a cut now.

They already have a 70% cut. Even 100% if they sell it from their site. I mean, it's downright stupid and it shows it. I don't see how in the world these 30% more compensate for 98% less sales.

 

[Gurnlei]

Not particularly surprising. PC Gamers tend to latch onto Steam like it's their one true savior.

It's more avoiding Microsoft at this point.

 

[Sorcerer]

Wasn't it really easy to get RoTR for super cheap using the Windows 10 store from some country in Easter Europe? I'm surprised this wasn't (ab)used by more people.

From I am reading in this thread, some aren't even aware of the Windows Store or how to access it. I thinks that's the major problem right there. You can't abuse something you are not even aware of.

 

[KinofChaos]

Not too bad for first AAA game on a new store.

That's horrendous.

 

[velociraptor]

The Windows store is straight garbage. I can't download ANY apps from it. I've tried to download Netflix for 3 days straight but it just hangs.

 

[Zalusithix]

Not particularly surprising. PC Gamers tend to latch onto Steam like it's their one true savior.

More like PC Gamers tend to avoid Microsoft digital storefronts like the plague. For good reason.

 

[jett]

I usually don't favor virtual monopolies such as Steam, but Microsoft's Window Store can die in a dumpster fire.

 

[Tecnniqe]

Delayed release probably didnt help too

 

[Ricerocket]

Not particularly surprising. PC Gamers tend to latch onto Steam like it's their one true savior.

Anything than to deal with the Windows 10 store.

 

[Archie]

Not particularly surprising. PC Gamers tend to latch onto Steam like it's their one true savior.

You've got a point. League of Legends, World of Tanks, World of Warcraft, Diablo 3, Hearthstone, and Overwatch are all dead because they aren't on Steam.

 

[Kssio_Aug]

Makes me cry inside for Killer Instinct. Figured a PC release with cross-platform play would be a wonderful shot in the arm for the game and its community, but of course MS had to fuck the dog on that one.

Killer Instinct works nice on W10 store, doesnt it?

 

[abracadaver]

I like this

That's why Gears UE is dead on PC




How long until Phil Spencer releases games on Steam?

 

[Sjefen]

even if you think the concept of UWA is completely fine and that the W10 store is just another storefront;
- you can't preorder titles. So if you see an ad for something that looks cool you can't buy it now.
- you can't wishlist titles. So if you see an ad for something that looks cool you can't sign up for any follow up information like a release date.
- you can't view an unreleased titles landing page. So if you see an ad for something that looks cool you can't even find out more information about it.
So all marketing campaigns outside of "THIS IS OUT NOW AND YOU CAN BUY IT NOW" are literally wasted money.

I mean, this is just elementary level shit

I barely touched the Windows store but damn they need to sort this shit out fast.

 

[Michael F. Assbender]

Windows 10 is a mess.

 

[Grief.exe]

Not particularly surprising. PC Gamers tend to latch onto Steam like it's their one true savior.

Steam doesn't even command a plurality of the PC user base at any time.

Windows 10 is a mess.

Windows 10 store is an embarrassment. Sad!

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

The Windows store is straight garbage. I can't download ANY apps from it. I've tried to download Netflix for 3 days straight but it just hangs.

Not defending, but I have no problems downloading apps from the store.

 

[Primethius]

You've got a point. League of Legends, World of Tanks, World of Warcraft, Diablo 3, Hearthstone, and Overwatch are all dead because they aren't on Steam.

It's truly sad.

I feel like League of Legends could've been one of the biggest games in the world.

But alas, arrogant PC players killed it.

 

[RealityCheque]

shocked.com

It runs better with more options on the Steam version.

 

[zma1013]

PC gamers to Windows Store:

 

[Sinatar]

Well I'm glad that PC gamers are showing some common sense and avoiding Win 10 store/UWP's.

I'm just sad that this will be the only real way to play Scalebound.

 

[GhostTrick]

Steam doesn't even command a plurality of the PC user base at any time.



Windows 10 store is an embarrassment. Sad!

Give it 10 years, I mean, Steam had more than 10 years on the market, right ? /s

 

[jediyoshi]

Not particularly surprising. PC Gamers tend to latch onto Steam like it's their one true savior.

I cannot fathom how you've missed the onslaught of the UWP threads.