Microsoft DevRadio: Using Construct 2 to Build Amazing Games for Windows 8




DevRadio (HD) - Channel 9 show

Summary: Abstract: Jennifer Marsman welcomes Ashley Gullen from Scirra as he demos for us Contruct 2, an easy to use HTML5 game engine that allows anyone to create gaming apps for Windows 8 and Windows Phone. Check out this quick demo as Ashley creates a simple gaming app and then submits it to the Windows Store for release. Download Construct 2 here! Next Steps:Step #1 – Download the Tools for Windows 8 App DevelopmentStep #2 – Download Visual Studio Express for Windows 8Step #3 – Start building your own Apps for Windows 8 Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes or RSS If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites: Getting started with Windows 8 Apps How to Sell Your Apps and Make Money in the Windows Store Attend a Windows 8 Developer Camp and Hackathon in your area! Blogs & Articles: Jennifer Marsman's Blog Ashley Gullen’s Scirra Blog Scirra Competition to build Windows 8 games Getting Started Tutorials with Construct 2 Beginners Guide to Construct 2 Building a Platform Game How to Scale to Multiple Form Factors Videos: Microsoft DevRadio: Reasons Why You Should Develop a Windows 8 App Microsoft DevRadio: Community Corner - Developing My App for Windows 8 Virtual Labs: Windows 8 Release Preview Virtual Labs