Microsoft's Dean Lester on PC Gaming
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Q: Microsoft itself used to publish a lot of PC games, but the library has shrunk dramatically in recent years. Will there be more Dungeon Siege, Age of Empires III, and Rise of Legends games, or is it safe to say that MS will be limiting first-party PC game development for the short run...or even the long run?
A: We would actually challenge the assertion that there are few titles in the first-party pipeline for the Windows platform. We've recently launched Dungeon Siege II and are currently on the eve of releasing Zoo Tycoon 2: Endangered Species and Age of Empires III, while also delivering Fable: The Lost Chapters to the Windows platform, which obviously brings one of the top-selling Xbox titles to our Windows gamers with expanded content.
In addition, Microsoft Game Studios currently has blockbuster AAA titles in development, such as Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends and Vanguard. Additionally, we see Windows Vista as an incredible opportunity for MGS to develop innovative and exciting game titles. Windows Vista will be our priority as a development platform in the future. From a portfolio management perspective, we will continue to invest in key franchises, while also delivering exciting new titles as well.
