Windows 8 has been detailed by Microsoft for a while now through their blog, Building Windows 8, but what Microsoft has never given a word about is the gaming aspects of Windows 8. Little hints and leaks have dropped from Microsoft from time to time and we are all expecting some type of Xbox Live integration, finally the time has come.
Today Microsoft has announced that it will reveal information on how developers can build on its existing platforms including Windows 8 at GDC (Game Developers Conference). Microsoft had the following to say
Developers will learn about the new Windows 8 Metro style application platform and new Xbox LIVE services that deliver breakthrough entertainment experiences across all of Microsoft’s entertainment platforms.
The Conference will be hosted in San Francisco on March 6th from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Microsoft will hold sessions on building Metro Style apps and sessions on Xbox Live for Windows 8. Also at the conference will be discussions on Xbox and Windows Phone development.
Here is a Full List of topics that will be discussed straight from Microsoft
- Entertainment Reimagined
- Developing a Great Metro Style Game for Windows 8
- The Making of Metro Style Marble Maze
- Async Gaming
- Xbox LIVE on Windows 8 Deep Dive
- Xbox LIVE Services – Entertainment Powered by the Cloud
- Game Data Anywhere Using Xbox LIVE Cloud Storage
- Asynchronous Gaming with Xbox LIVE Services
- Connecting Xbox LIVE Web Games with Xbox LIVE Services
Any of you excited as we are? Take a look at the games that will be available by the time of the Consumer Preview here.
