"Can I Make Games for Windows 8?" (Yes!)

Whether you've always had a dream of making a game but haven't started, or have already made one elsewhere and want to learn about the Windows 8 opportunity, join Microsoft's Chris Bowen (http://blogs.msdn.com/b/cbowen/) for this guide to getting started.

Even if you aren't yet a developer, there are game creation tools (e.g. GameSalad, GameMaker, Construct 2, etc.) available to help you get started without the intimidation of a blank screen and blinking cursor waiting for you to write code.

And, for when the game is ready, we'll also cover the options you'll have for getting it into the Windows Store for the world of Windows 8 users to discover and play.

Here's what we'll cover:

Windows 8 Introduction & Opportunity Game Development Options Demos of Game Development Tools Publishing to the Windows Store No experience is necessary, but sign up (for free) on Generation App (http://bit.ly/30DaysWin8) beforehand to get resources and a head start on learning about game development!