Microsoft will be holding a press event January 21 to give more information about the consumer features of its upcoming operating system update, Windows 10, and the topic of conversation might even drift for a bit to what PC gamers can expect from the upgrade.
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Microsoft's announcement of the event lists some of the Microsoft big-wigs who will be speaking at the event, and one of the names featured is Xbox boss Phil Spencer. Many thought that this would mean that the Windows 10 event would include information on what the upgrade means for the Xbox One.
Over Twitter, though, Spencer himself noted that the conference will focus on Windows itself, and what the new operating system will mean for PC gaming.
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@RpLayy I'll be focusing more on what we are doing on Win10 in January, it's time for us to talk about gaming on Windows.
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) December 12, 2014
Windows 10 was announced back in September as an operating system that would keep some of the design elements of Windows 8 while combining it with the desktop-style familiarity of Windows 7. Shortly after the announcement, the software's technical preview went live for those who want to try out the new OS while it's still being developed.
Windows 10 is set to release sometime in the second half of 2015. The January 21 event will take place in Microsoft's home city of Redmond, though the company will be streaming it live to everyone who wants to see what Windows 10 has in store.
(Thanks, GameSpot)
