Following the announcement of Valve's new console-like Steam Machine the other day, there's inevitibly been a lot of talk about how it might affect the future of Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo if it ends up proving a popular system.
However, former Xbox exec and all-around Xbox legend Major Nelson has been getting attention on social media for his comments on how "not everything needs a winner or loser", insisting that choice is always good for playing games.
Here's a look at the tweet he posted:
"It's been an interesting 24-hours in Gaming as I read the previews and debate about the new Steam hardware. Remember: Not everything needs a winner or loser. Choice is always good. Game where, how and when you like. Where YOU find YOUR fun is all that matters."
Current Xbox boss Phil Spencer basically said the same thing the other day. In response to Valve's announcement, he advised that a "future built on choice" reflects "core values that have guided Xbox's vision from the start".
From a business perspective though, Microsoft obviously still needs to ensure it doesn't fall prey to the Steam Machine, with Phil noting that as the company "welcome[s] new options for players to access games everywhere", it does so as "one of the largest publishers on Steam". That's a very important footnote!