Windows 8 Game Development workshop

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2. Launch your Windows 8 App in 30 days  Generation App  Online training and tips from insiders  Tele-support with a Windows 8 architect  Exclusive one-on-one WinRT and Windows UX design consultation  Sign up at http://rj.cx/app_in_30_days
3. meetup.com/Win-App-Devs/
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8. • Use interesting and relevant advertising • Use the Trial option to introduce your app and then upgrade to paid version • Develop in-app purchases to offer premium experiences • Manage your own commerce platform for 100% of revenue • The Windows Store ships on every Windows 8 device, and is the only way to install WinRT apps. • There are a variety of ways to monetize your app in the Windows Store beyond keeping up to 80% of revenue
9. Cut The Rope and Tankster are two examples of games that take full advantage of the Windows 8 platform Cut the Rope is a critically acclaimed puzzle game with an established brand Tankster showcases Windows 8 features as they apply to a turn based multiplayer experience
10. • Windows 8 accommodates a multitude of interaction variations • Keyboard and Mouse interaction is still an important consideration in designing game controls
11. • Elevates content • Quickly ports experiences from other platforms
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14. • Elements of your game’s brand are introduced without the clutter of unnecessary UI • Edge UI helps manage multiple games while keeping the canvas available for important startup functions
15. • Edge UI leaves the screen clear of clutter, but keeps needed functions close by • Cool Scenarios • Tutorials • Messaging • Status Updates • Accessing Game Menus
16. • Enter pause mode from the canvas or via the app bar • Games automatically pause if fully occluded by other apps or when the charm bar is invoked • Pause Scenarios • Timed games (hiding controls and gameplay upon pause) • Turn based games • Games which are not playable in snap view can force pause
17. • Sensors in the tablet can feel more than touch • Sensor Fusion provides very accurate motion detection which some games may be able to leverage • It brings games off the screen and into the physical world
18. • Shaking the device refreshes content to current turn • A simple implementation of the accelerometer • Another way to keep secondary functions out of the way, but readily available
19. • Interact with other users in the game using the on screen keyboard
20. The settings charm provides a familiar and consistent way to modify an apps settings More settings menus can be added for account management or game specific menus as well as help and tutorials.
21. • The Share Contract provides users with a familiar and natural way to share content between two apps • Drive user acquisition to accompanying website by using the share contract to post to users’ social apps • Cool Scenario: • Share progress with your friends and family
23. Extend your experience beyond Windows 8 and push your content to devices on your local network. The ‘PlayTo’ feature allows relevant controls to be accessed on the first device without compromising the display on the other.
24. Alternatively the display can be duplicated on both devices to have the same experience on a larger screen.
25. Offer a trial of your game Time based or feature based trials are supported Windows Store Commerce platform supports one time purchases, in-app purchases and downloadable content Ad supported and 3rd party commerce are also available
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27. Drive engagement beyond standard gameplay with achievements. Leaderboards keeps users engaged in your game and encourages other users in their network to return and maintain their rankings. Utilize location services to access local standings.
28. Drive engagement with your game by exposing content with App to App picking. This allows your game to share it’s content with other apps seamlessly and consistently,. Your game can also consume content from other apps.
29. To learn more about great Windows Store apps, please visit: http://rj.cx/MakeGreatWin8Apps
33. As of March 2012, IDC
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40. You can offer a trial of your game Time-based trials supported in the store. No additional code or game logic required. For additional information, visit: http://rj.cx/MakingMoneyThroughWindowsStore
41. Windows Phone Developer blog, March 2011
43. As of March 2012, IDC
46. Launch your Windows 8 Game in 30 days  Generation App  Online training and tips from insiders  Game development content  Tele-support with a Windows 8 architect  Exclusive one-on-one WinRT and Windows UX design consultation  Sign up at http://rj.cx/app_in_30_days