Microsoft event Archives

Winsage

May 31, 2026

Bill Gates once starred in a bizarre Doom promo to push Windows 95 back in 1993 — tech mogul wore a trench coat, wielded a shotgun, and shot a demon, saying ‘Who do you want to execute today?’

A video featuring Bill Gates promoting Windows 95 has resurfaced, showcasing him in a trench coat with a shotgun in a setting reminiscent of the game Doom. This promotional effort aimed to position DirectX as a gaming platform to surpass DOS. Gates announced 75 new games for Windows 95 and expressed confidence in collaborating with developers to improve the gaming landscape. Gabe Newell, who later co-founded Valve, led the team that ported Doom to Windows 95, resulting in Doom95's release in 1996. Reports indicate that Doom was installed on more computers than Windows 95 by late 1995.

Winsage

March 15, 2025

Windows Central Podcast: Could we see the future of Windows and Copilot next month?

The Windows Central Podcast episode features hosts Daniel and Zac discussing the upcoming Microsoft event on April 4, speculating on potential announcements. They cover developments related to Windows 11 and its Copilot feature, delays affecting Apple's Siri, and Xbox Project Kennan.