One step forward, two steps back. Just when you thought Microsoft’s consistently behind-the-times (or “draconian,†because we think that’s a neat word) online service had lost one of its main footholds and fallen into the abyss of your bad memories, Dawn of War and Company of Heroes publisher THQ has decided to forgive and forget.
“It’s been easier for development [moving to Steamworks], so far, but Microsoft is really talking to me a lot about getting back on Games for Windows Live,†THQ core games boss Danny Bilson told Shacknews. “I like both platforms and I really, really, really like Microsoft as a partner. They’re fantastic partners. I want to respect them.â€
“There are a lot of discussions going on about that now because it’s a sensitive issue. But from a development point of view, it has been easier on Steamworks. That has nothing to do with Steam as a distribution platform, as you know. The developers really like it, but again, I have incredible respect for Microsoft and they’re really fantastic partners. And so, there’s a lot of ongoing discussion about that.â€
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