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Originally Posted by aussieNickuss  I don't like "Games for Windows" though, as it locks gamers into using Windows or the Xbox and doesn't allow for the other platforms (Mac, Linux, PS3, Wii etc..). |
That is complete and utter nonsense! "Games for Windows" (GFW) doesn't require a game to be Windows only. It is the publisher who decides on which platforms the game will be released, not Microsoft.
GFW is actually a really good thing for PC gamers! All games released under the GFW label have been tested and approved by Microsoft on a bunch of guidelines such as compatibility with all the Windows platforms (yes plural!), stability, support for parent controls, etc. much like how all the console manufacturers (Microsoft included) test and approve all games that are released on their platform.
The stringent testing and approval policies of the console manufacturers are what ensure that console games work like everyone has come to expect: pop in the disc and start playing. I think it is great that PC gamers get some of that on their favorite platform too.
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Would it be possible to make PC games like this in the future?
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It would be possible to make PC games like this
today. The games that my company works on ship with the same stream-from-disk technology on PC and consoles. The main reason why the PC version installs a bunch of files on the harddisk is consumer expectation. PC gamers have been drilled, so to speak, into expecting a long(er) install but short and sweet loading times after.