So when DirectX 12 comes out only for Windows 8 and has the 'latest and greatest graphical technology' and all the newest games only focus on supporting "modern" technology like DX12, I'll have to "upgrade" to Win8 in order to play those games.
But wait! If I do that, I won't be able to bring my Steam library with me, since Microsoft now finally has their users' balls in a vicegrip, the way Apple always had, by only allowing their users to install Microsoft-approved content.
So it shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone when Valve's application to get Steam into the Microsoft Apps for Windows Live Shop gets denied, since that would be in direct competition with their Microsoft Games for Windows Live store.
Suddenly, jailbreaking/rooting my Windows 8 is looking like a great idea.