谈到游戏，一些游戏行业人士(gaming industry)曾表示，微软(Microsoft)的“通用 Windows 平台(Universal Windows Platform)可以、应该、必须、并且会消亡”。发表此类声明的主要原因是，凭借其对通用应用程序和游戏(apps and games)的愿景，微软(Microsoft)将与Steam等专门的分销服务竞争，并计划在游戏市场(gaming market)中获得更大的利润份额。但是，对于消费者和游戏玩家来说，这可能不是问题。相反，它们有很多好处，我想在这篇社论中讨论它们。以下是微软(Microsoft)愿景的好处面向消费者的通用 Windows 平台(Universal Windows Platform)( UWP ) 游戏：
1. 您为所有 Windows 设备支付一次游戏费用
游戏成为通用 Windows 平台(Universal Windows Platform)( UWP ) 应用程序背后的主要思想是，具有相同代码库(code base)的相同游戏可以通过Windows 应用商店(Windows Store)分发到所有类型的Windows设备：计算机、平板电脑、混合设备、智能手机、HoloLens和 Xbox One(HoloLens and Xbox One)游戏机。消费者和游戏玩家的主要好处是他们在任何Windows 驱动(Windows)的设备上购买了一次游戏，然后他们就可以在他们的所有设备上享受它。想象一下(Imagine)，您必须单独为您喜欢的游戏付费：在您的 PC、控制台和智能手机上。三费比一费还要买万能Windows平台游戏会比购买经典的(Windows platform)台式电脑游戏(desktop computer game)稍微贵一些，当您将多个平台的费用加起来时，您会得到更好的交易。
举一个现实生活中的例子，我不得不坐很长时间的火车(train ride)，几个小时后，我厌倦了看书和工作，我想玩游戏。我在装有Windows 10 (Windows 10)Mobile的(Mobile)Lumia 950智能手机上启动了Windows Store ，并安装了《帝国时代：围攻城堡》(Age of Empires: Castle Siege)。
2. 您可以随时随地玩游戏
由于我喜欢玩这款游戏，所以我查找了有关它的更多信息，发现它是一款通用的Windows 平台(Windows platform)游戏。因此(Therefore)，我也将它安装在我的Surface Pro 3上（这样我在远程工作时可以在更大的屏幕上播放它，我想休息一下）。
当我在家时，我喜欢在配备 27英寸大显示屏(inch display)的功能强大的台式电脑上玩游戏。能够通过触摸和鼠标和键盘(mouse and keyboard)控制游戏，带来出色的游戏体验(gaming experience)。
帝国时代(Age)：围攻城堡游戏(Castle Siege game)也可在HoloLens上使用。有些游戏也可以在Xbox One上使用。想象一下，几乎可以在任何地方从任何(Imagine)Windows设备上玩您最喜欢的游戏。唯一的要求是您有一个活跃的互联网连接(internet connection)。您不再需要在家中使用控制台或台式 PC 即可享受出色的游戏体验(gaming experience)。
3.您的游戏数据会在您的所有设备之间自动同步
借助Xbox Live 服务(Services)，通用Windows 平台(Windows platform)游戏在所有设备之间自动同步用户数据。通过您的Xbox ID，您的成就、玩家分数、游戏内进度和其他项目会自动同步。您可以在通勤时在智能手机上玩游戏，在午休时在笔记本电脑上继续玩游戏，晚上在家里的台式电脑上继续游戏。(break and continue)您的最新用户数据始终可以访问。您只需要在玩游戏的 Windows 设备上连接互联网即可。
4. 您可以在所有设备上获得自动更新
由于通用Windows 平台(Windows platform)游戏的分发是通过Windows Store完成的，这意味着您的游戏会在您的所有设备上自动更新到最新版本。您不必自己手动更新或依赖游戏开发者的基础设施。Windows Store使用Microsoft的基础架构自动将更新推送到您的所有设备，这样您就不必为手动更新而烦恼。
你怎么看？
在本文中，我根据我对游戏Age of Empires: Castle Siege的真实体验，探讨了(Castle Siege)Microsoft对(Microsoft)通用 Windows 平台(Universal Windows Platform)( UWP ) 游戏的愿景的好处。我并不是说这个愿景没有缺点。我只是想开始讨论并首先探索好处。因此，让我们谈谈并分享(talk and share)您对Microsoft方法的看法。
What do users get from games becoming Windows universal apps?
When it comes to games, some people in the gaming industry have said that Microsoft's "Universal Windows Platform can, should, must, and will die". The рrіmary reason for such statements is the fact that, with іts vision for universаl apps and gameѕ, Microsoft will compete with dedicated distribution services like Ѕteam and plans to take a bigger share of the profits that are tо be found in the gaming market. However, for consumers and gamerѕ, this might not be a problem. On thе contrary, there are quite a few benefits for them and I want to discuss them in this editorial. Here are the benefits of Microsoft's vision with Universal Windowѕ Platform (UWP) games, for consumers:
1. You pay for your games once, for all your Windows devices
The main idea behind games becoming Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps is the fact that the same game, with the same code base can be distributed through the Windows Store to all types of Windows devices: computers, tablets, hybrid devices, smartphones, HoloLens and Xbox One consoles. The main benefit for consumers and gamers is that they purchase a game once, on any of their Windows-powered devices and then they get to enjoy it on all of their devices. Imagine having to pay for your favorite games separately: on your PC, on your console and on your smartphone. Three fees is higher than one and even if purchasing a universal Windows platform game will be slightly more expensive than purchasing a classic desktop computer game, when you add up the fees for multiple platforms, you will get a better deal.
To give you a real-life example, I had to take a very long train ride and, after a couple of hours, I was tired of reading books and of working and I felt like playing a game. I started up the Windows Store on my Lumia 950 smartphone with Windows 10 Mobile and installed Age of Empires: Castle Siege.
2. You play from anywhere, at any time
Since I loved playing the game, I looked for more information about it and noticed that it is a universal Windows platform game. Therefore, I also installed it on my Surface Pro 3 (so that I can play it on a larger screen when I work remotely and I feel like taking a break).
When I'm at home, I love playing it on my powerful desktop PC with a large 27" inch display. Being able to control the game both with touch and with a mouse and keyboard, makes for a great gaming experience.
The Age of Empires: Castle Siege game is also available on HoloLens. Some games are also available on Xbox One. Imagine playing your favorite games from any of your Windows devices, from literally anywhere. The only requirement is for you to have an active internet connection. You no longer have to be at home in from of your console or your desktop PC in order to enjoy a great gaming experience.
3. You gameplay data is automatically synced between all your devices
With the help of Xbox Live Services, universal Windows platform games synchronize the user's data automatically between all devices. Through your Xbox ID, your achievements, gamerscore, in-game progress and other items are automatically synchronized. You can play a game on your smartphone while commuting, resume it at work on your laptop during a lunch break and continue at home on your desktop PC, during the evening. Your latest user data is always accessible. All you need is an internet connection on your Windows devices where you play the game.
4. You get automated updates on all your devices
Since the distribution of universal Windows platform games is done through the Windows Store , this means your games are automatically updated to the latest version, on all your devices. You don't have to manually do the updating yourself or rely on the infrastructure of the game's developer. The Windows Store uses Microsoft's infrastructure to push updates automatically to all your devices, so that you don't have to bother with manual updates.
What do you think?
In this article I have explored the benefits of Microsoft's vision with Universal Windows Platform (UWP) games, based on my real-world experience with the game Age of Empires: Castle Siege. I am not saying that there aren't downsides to this vision. I just wanted to start the discussion and explore the benefits first. Therefore, let's talk and share your opinion about Microsoft's approach.
