However, Microsoft’s vice president of gaming, Mr. Spencer, insists that Windows gaming is a priority for the software giant. Mr. Spencer has just discussed Windows gaming and Microsoft’s recent acquisition of Obsidian and inXile with PC Gamer. When asked about the significance of PC gaming to Microsoft, Mr. Spencer replied: He also added: Therefore, Mr. Spencer has pledged to enhance the MS Store for Windows gaming. User feedback has informed Microsoft that the MS Store’s UI is in need of a revamp as a storefront for Windows games. Quite a few players have also stated that it takes too long to download games from the MS Store.

Mr. Spencer was reiterating what he stated at 2018’s XO18 event. There he stated: So, Microsoft is at least promising a better MS Store for Windows gaming.

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Microsoft’s recent acquisition of the Obsidian and inXile PC game developers further highlights the company’s commitment to Windows gaming, so long as those developers do not shift to producing Xbox games. Mr. Spencer told PC Gamer that he does not expect either studios to shift their focus from Windows gaming. However, he also stated: So far as game releases are concerned, Microsoft is due to release Age of Empires 4 for Windows. The software giant announced a new installment for a seemingly forgotten Age of Empires series in 2017. Microsoft has not confirmed a release date for AoE 4, but the software giant might launch the game toward the end of 2019.

So, Mr. Spencer has made it clear that Microsoft has big plans for Windows gaming despite its upcoming Xbox console. Players can expect quite few big Windows games in the next few years from the likes of Obsidian and inXile. Furthermore, Microsoft will revamp MS Store for PC gaming. RELATED STORIES TO CHECK OUT: 

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