“Power of the Cloud,” I wish I had a penny for every time Microsoft said that. The company has once again spoke about Azure, but this time their comments are very interesting.
Since Azure belongs to Microsoft, it was assumed that its services will only be available to Microsoft platforms (Xbox and Windows PC). However, you’ll be surprised to know that isn’t the case. According to Microsoft, it is available to Sony or any other rival company for its games, even exclusives.
Xbox Boss Phil Spencer made the revelation on Twitter.
@Tysonie1 @The_CrapGamer Azure services are available to any game, even other platform's exclusives. We wouldn't keep someone from using.
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) December 19, 2015
@Scorptor Np, I know people want me to comment on specific 3rd party games, I just can't. Sorry.
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) December 19, 2015
Spencer also spoke about Xbox App for Mac and said that it isn’t a popular request, so that may never happen.
@av_xz Honestly haven't had a lot of requests. Put it up on https://t.co/ufJax5Sghs and let's see how many people are interested.
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) December 19, 2015
Speaking on Xbox One Backwards Compatibility:
@BeetleComet We want to bring all the possible 1st party games at some point. Just working through them. Just a matter of timing for most.
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) December 19, 2015
@CorpRoberts We test the games we put into BC thoroughly so just takes time. A lot of interest in a lot of games, team is working hard.
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) December 19, 2015
