Why Microsoft's PC-focused Project Helix could offer a level playing field for indies | Opinion
… Ultimately, Helix feels like Microsoft finally leaning into its greatest strength – the Windows ecosystem. …
… Ultimately, Helix feels like Microsoft finally leaning into its greatest strength – the Windows ecosystem. …
… So, Xbox is being pulled closer to Windows, to the extent that it will be able to play Windows games in its next iteration, while Windows is being reshaped to make its gaming experience more Xbox-like. The two platforms aren't merging entirely. …
… It’s taken control of its own hardware manufacturing, but even more impressive is Proton – the compatibility layer that allows the Linux-based SteamOS to run almost all Windows games without a hitch, and even in many cases with markedly better performance than on Windows itself. …
… Microsoft owns Windows, which is one of the largest gaming platforms. It has long had more players and more hours than any other platform, and it's going to have a lot of dollars associated with that in the future, too. …