Warcraft: Quite successful on the PC.
Microsoft has stated that it remains committed to PC gaming, having announced a replacement for the recently-departed Chris Early, former head of Games for Windows Live.
"Moving ahead, Microsoft will continue to invest in Windows as a first-class gaming platform through great Windows out of box experiences, our online gaming services including Games for Windows - Live, MSN Games, and Messenger games, and through new games for Windows developed by Microsoft Games Studios", said the company in a statement to US media.
Looking at the success of MMOs such as World of Warcraft and the ever-growing casual PC market, Microsoft would have to be staffed by lunatics to not want to continue with its PC gaming efforts. That said, the apparent lack of PC ports for AAA first-party titles such as Gears of War 2 and Fable 2 does make you wonder exactly how the company will be directing its resources.
Going on to explain how Early has been replaced internally, Microsoft stated, "Our Windows gaming service efforts will be led by general manager Ron Pessner, who is joining Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business. He comes from within Microsoft's Entertainment & Devices Division.
"Working closely with Ron will be Dave Luehmann, a long time Microsoft games veteran and general manager within Microsoft Games Studios, who will now be overseeing internal development and publishing for all Windows-based games", continued the release.
"Moving ahead, Microsoft will continue to invest in Windows as a first-class gaming platform through great Windows out of box experiences, our online gaming services including Games for Windows - Live, MSN Games, and Messenger games, and through new games for Windows developed by Microsoft Games Studios", said the company in a statement to US media.
Looking at the success of MMOs such as World of Warcraft and the ever-growing casual PC market, Microsoft would have to be staffed by lunatics to not want to continue with its PC gaming efforts. That said, the apparent lack of PC ports for AAA first-party titles such as Gears of War 2 and Fable 2 does make you wonder exactly how the company will be directing its resources.
Going on to explain how Early has been replaced internally, Microsoft stated, "Our Windows gaming service efforts will be led by general manager Ron Pessner, who is joining Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business. He comes from within Microsoft's Entertainment & Devices Division.
"Working closely with Ron will be Dave Luehmann, a long time Microsoft games veteran and general manager within Microsoft Games Studios, who will now be overseeing internal development and publishing for all Windows-based games", continued the release.
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