Speaking at the Game Developer Conference (GDC) Microsoft studios head Phil Spencer said Microsoft has a “renewed focus on Windows and PC gaming.” _In a response to a question about competing with Valve and their Steam Machines, Spencer stated: “I think Valve’s an incredible company,”_Spencer_said. “They’ve been the backbone of PC gaming for the last decade, and as the Windows company, I appreciate what they’ve done. They have, in a lot of ways, focused more on PC gaming than we have.” “We_learn a ton from Sony and Nintendo,” he said, “so_more people competing in this space is a good thing.” “A renewed focus on Windows and PC gaming inside Microsoft is definitely happening,” he continued. “You will see more focus from us — not to go compete with what Valve has done, but because we also understand as the platform holder it’s important for us to invest in the platform in a real way. We’re fundamentally committed to that.” Spencer also promised to give an update on Games for Windows...

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