Microsoft DevRadio: Using Construct 2 to Build Amazing Games for Windows 8 (Channel 9)

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

Posted: Dec 18, 2012 at 10:00 AM

By: Jennifer Marsman, DevRadio, ChrisCaldwell

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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 Development
Step #2 – Download Visual Studio Express for Windows 8
Step #3 – Start building your own Apps for Windows 8

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