Have you published your game to the Windows Store?

atxryanatxryan Member, Microsoft Team Posts: 117
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Hi all,

I've been watching the forums and compiling a list of games published in the Windows Store for an end of the year blog post. Here are some of the games I have installed on my machine:
Battle Legend Infinity
Tiny Ball vs. Evil Devil
Finger Slayer
Shapzzle
Boomtown Heights
Fishtronaut: Mini Adventures

Is your game published in the store and not listed above? Let me know so I can add it to my list. I may even install it. :-)

I also want to mention that Microsoft has created a bunch of new Windows 8 game-specific content. You can check it out at http://rj.cx/app_in_30_days. Learn how to make your game stand out and attract attention in the Windows Store.

Thanks!
-RYAN
Developer Evangelist @ Microsoft
http://ryanjoy.com - http://twitter.com/atxryan

Best Answer

  • SlickZeroSlickZero Houston, TexasPosts: 2,870
    edited December 2012 Accepted Answer
    It's been a little slow as far as sales go, for me at least, but Windows 8 is brand new.

    Reports say that downloads are in the 40 million range right now. That's pretty incredible. I imagine after the holidays and everyone gets their new Computers and Slates and Windows 8 phones and such, things will pick up even a lot more than that.

Answers

  • SlickZeroSlickZero Houston, TexasMember, Sous Chef Posts: 2,870
    Woot! I made the list!

    Thanks for the info and the update, Ryan. With Christmas/Holidays around the corner, I imagine a lot of new Windows 8 users will be coming into the fold.
  • jonmulcahyjonmulcahy Member, Sous Chef Posts: 10,408
    I have 5 apps in the store:

    Zombie Heads
    Trace Your Name
    Monster Matcher
    obliteration
    owls
  • RiffelRiffel Member Posts: 1,272
    Can you share your downloads? comparing it to Apple app Store my downloads at Android stores are 10 times less.
    Thank you!
  • BobDBobD Member, PRO Posts: 374
    I have 2 apps in the store

    Panda Rescue
    Rescue Xmas

    I would have 2 more but GameSalad has a bug with Windows Charm settings.
  • atxryanatxryan Member, Microsoft Team Posts: 117
    I have 5 apps in the store:

    Zombie Heads
    Trace Your Name
    Monster Matcher
    obliteration
    owls
    I don't know how I failed to list them, but I have both Obliteration and Owls on my machine! I just showed them to an aspiring student yesterday.
  • FallacyStudiosFallacyStudios Member Posts: 970
    What kind of sales are you guys seeing in the Win8 Store? Anything good in comparison to the other 2 markets?
  • PixelMetalPixelMetal Member Posts: 283
    edited December 2012
    Hi all,

    I also want to mention that Microsoft has created a bunch of new Windows 8 game-specific content. You can check it out at http://rj.cx/app_in_30_days. Learn how to make your game stand out and attract attention in the Windows Store.

    Thanks!
    -RYAN
    Developer Evangelist @ Microsoft
    http://ryanjoy.com - http://twitter.com/atxryan
    I think I'd like to have a better idea of what "tools and resources" I'd receive by signing up before I provide my personal information, and the video that pops up when clicking on the thumbnail in the "Build Windows 8 Games" section has literally nothing to do with, say, building Windows 8 games.

  • atxryanatxryan Member, Microsoft Team Posts: 117
    edited December 2012
    @PixelMetal
    Fair point regarding the video. That looks like a bug that needs to be fixed as the thumbnail doesn't match the video. It looks like the URL for the video modal should be updated to http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=zts7z37UUiA, which is found within the game section.

    As for other benefits... you have access to a UX design consultation, phone support with a with a Windows 8 architect, and the ability to visit a device lab for testing, if one is near. In addition, there may be other things made available to developers in the future such as contests.
  • jonmulcahyjonmulcahy Member, Sous Chef Posts: 10,408
    I have 5 apps in the store:

    Zombie Heads
    Trace Your Name
    Monster Matcher
    obliteration
    owls
    I don't know how I failed to list them, but I have both Obliteration and Owls on my machine! I just showed them to an aspiring student yesterday.
    Cool!
  • atxryanatxryan Member, Microsoft Team Posts: 117
    It happened to turn into a _beginning_ of the year blog post, but I've listed any games I'm aware of: http://ryanjoy.com/2013/01/gamesalad-games-on-windows-8/
  • beefy_clyrobeefy_clyro Member Posts: 5,394
    I've only managed to get 1 up so far .... http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-in/app/helmet-hero/11aa0f6f-c384-4e39-beb5-570855511d57
  • reginald.bernardinreginald.bernardin Member Posts: 346
    here's my app for windows:
    http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-US/app/the-waiter/27e72026-4811-448b-b8c1-9c624257ba82
  • atxryanatxryan Member, Microsoft Team Posts: 117
    @reginald.bernardin
    Congrats! Make sure to take advantage of the current Windows Store promotion as well. http://rj.cx/win8keepthecash - Get $100 for this app and up to 10 more in the Store.
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