Wondering what games will be available in Microsoft’s Windows Store when the Consumer Preview version of Windows 8 hits the market? Wonder no more; the Verge has managed to unearth a list of titles available at launch. The list, according to a source familiar with Microsoft’s plans, includes the multi-platform mega-hit Angry Birds as well as the following games: Hydro Thunder, Toy Soldiers, Reckless Racing, Ilomilo, Rocket Riot, Full House Poker, Tentacles, Crash Course, Ms Splosion Man and Wordament Read more »
Microsoft Reveals Windows Store in Bid to Crash Tablet Party
Developer-friendly revenue sharing, new app capabilities unique to Windows 8 and easy compatibility with touch or mouse-and-keyboard devices were among the upcoming Windows Store features that Microsoft touted at a special preview event for developers and media Tuesday evening in San Francisco. The Windows Store will debut with the launch of Microsoft’s new Windows 8 operating system , which will be released in beta in February 2012, company officials said on Tuesday. The full release is believed to be coming in the fall of next year Read more »