Valve: Windows 8 Is A 'Catastrophe' For PCs

First it was Gartner -- despite its retraction and somewhat tetchy record on commentary -- but now Valve has chipped in claiming the forthcoming operating system will be a "catastrophe."

Microsoft's next-generation operating system has taken a beating from the press, analysts, and developers alike over the past year. Now we can add another industry leader to the mix.

"Windows 8 is a catastrophe for everyone in the PC space." -- Gabe Newell, 2012.

Those few words that will likely end up etched on Windows 8's obituary. He went on:

"I think we'll lose some of the top-tier PC/OEMs, who will exit the market. I think margins will be destroyed for a bunch of people. If that's true, then it will be good to have alternatives to hedge against that eventuality."