Windows 10: what it means for PC and Xbox One gamers

Microsoft has launched its latest operating system, promising to shake up the whole gaming ecosystem. But will it?

After several months of hype and expectation, Windows 10 has finally launched, bringing a(nother) new operating system era to computers everywhere. Under the tagline "it's the Windows you know, only better" Microsoft is promising a range of exciting features, from the return of the Start menu to the arrival of Cortana, a cross-platform digital assistant that promises to be sort of like Paperclip guy but actually useful.

Forget all that, though, because the real question is: what will Windows 10 mean for games and gamers? Here are the key features and how they'll affect PC and Xbox One owners.