[citation][nom]Prescott_666[/nom]So you think Windows 8 is a better platform? Linux is better for games, because it can be set up for gaming, and Windows cannot be. Plus Microsoft is planning to rake off a 30% commission on each game, and who do you think will pay for that gamer?[/citation]
I don't see Microsoft getting as much support from big game developers the same way Steam has.
Microsoft has put a lot of strain on console developers for how they can upgrade their products (any game update through xbox needs to be re-certified which takes time and adds cost for the developer).
They will likely do the same with the Windows store.
The Windows Store will be directly competing with Steam, while also adding indie games and casual games like Cut the Rope etc.
Steam has a similar royalty fee where they take 25-30% from all digital purchases too, but because there is no manufacturing costs, Developers make better profit margins and steam can afford those yearly xmas and summer sales of massive discounted games (including recently released AAA titles).
My system isn't just for gaming either, its a high-end media and workstation. So overall I think windows is still the better platform for gaming (in my opinion).
Personally, I'm not a fan of Linux. But it never hurts to have more options when it come to choosing which platform to use
(I can see Microsoft becoming too similar to Apple by closing their system or restrictive even further...which may change my opinion down the road. Time will tell)