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Windows 8: Could This Be A Problem For Game Developers? UPDATED.

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by JordanTheGamer on July 27, 2012 at 04:19 PM

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OK, granted, it may already did. As you know, Game Newell and Pardo from Blizzard Entertainment both said that Windows 8 is a "Catastrophe." But is that really true? I, JordanTheGamer, are about to look into this issue more through this Blog post. Enjoy!

Welcome To The Club, Newell.

He isn't the only one that hates Windows 8. I too, who bought every version of windows since Windows 98, hate this piece of crap know as "Hardware" . First, Windows 8 has strict hardware requirements on what can run Windows 8...

Wait. WHAT!?!

Didn't they have a problem with Windows Vista? The absurd requirements for that system? So, this is an entire repeat of that? Microsoft, if your seeing this, fix this issue. Consumers will be upset. Trust me. I know....

Mobile Version: COME ON!

Right now, STEAM is now available through IOS, Android, and Amazon app store. But, Microsoft has restrictions with their mobile version of Windows 8, and, everything has to go through them due to quality concerns. I understand that, but what about millions people who want to run Steam via Windows 8 Mobile? Nope. Steam store would be "Locked Out" from those mobiles version. Seriously, Microsoft, what the heck?

Will It Be Able To Run Windows 7 Software?

According to Game Informer user "Mike", he says that Windows 8 could run Windows Vista,7, and even Windows XP software. The reason I brought this issue up is that Windows Vista has problems when it came to backwards compatibility with XP software. But, I've yet to see that. But I'll take Mike's word on that.

Interface Screw-Up.

Many of you who run Windows are quite familiar with the "Start Menu". It on the bottom of your screen. Well, starting with Windows 8, there throwing that out and replacing with a brand new "Metro" design. As much as I like new ideas, many people already are used to the "Start Menu". It's been on every Windows to date if my memory serves me correct. What I hope is that Microsoft will have an option to switch to the "Start Menu" design. But then again. I don't think they will anytime soon..

So, What Do You Guys Think?

So, at this point, I've voiced by concerns about Windows 8. Game developers, heed this warning, avoid Windows 8 until Microsoft can fix these problems. As for the rest of you, what do you think about Windows 8? Write down in the comments below!

Later,

JordanTheGamer.

PS: Post will be updated as more developers give their thoughts and Microsoft releases more info.

Filed under: JTG., Windows 8, Gabe Newell, Blizzard Entertainment, Steam

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by Orochisama LEVON, Spectre Friday, July 27, 2012 at 05:49 PM

Nice. Kinda feel sad for those who use Steam.
by Jonathan Harrison Friday, July 27, 2012 at 06:28 PM

Yes it has. Why in the world does Microsoft keep changing things so drastically? It isn't helping them. Windows 8's design and system requirements is absolute nonsense. And foolishness. I'm sticking with Windows 7 for a few more years. and my Mac which is better anyway.
by Mike Friday, July 27, 2012 at 08:31 PM

I have Windows 8, and it runs Windows 7 Programs. Heck, even Windows XP Programs. I don't know what this whole problem with Developers is all about, but it hasn't given me any problems yet. Let alone when I do some programming tests from time to time.

Eventually, everything will be clear. If there is a problem, there is always a way around it.

Edit: And it's funny to see some Game Developers see this and complain... They shouldn't complain. They should find a way to make it work rather than being lazy and say "We're just happy with what we have". It's like saying Gamers are happy with the games we have, without getting anything new.
by musicalham Friday, July 27, 2012 at 10:01 PM

I think it is unnecessary for Microsoft to make things harder than it should for Steam and others.
by Laharl Ps3 Jefferson Fernando Sunday, July 29, 2012 at 11:35 AM

nice Window 8