Category Archives: Xbox LIVE

First Xbox Live games appear for Windows Phone

Posted on October 1, 2010 by

As promised, the first Xbox Live games for Windows Phone 7 have appeared on Zune Marketplace, Hexic Rush and Flowerz. Here are some shots from the Zune PC software’s Marketplace experience. Here’s the device UI (sorry it’s just a photo, … Continue reading →

Posted in Windows Phone, Xbox LIVE | 8 Comments

With first Xbox LIVE games appearing, more changes to Windows Phone Marketplace

Posted on September 30, 2010 by

Any day now, the first official Xbox LIVE games from Microsoft, Hexic and Flowerz, will appear in the Windows Phone Marketplace. These games are “real” Xbox LIVE titles in that they have achievements and work with the Xbox LIVE service. … Continue reading →

Posted in Developer, Errata and Additions, Windows Phone, Xbox LIVE | 14 Comments

Create games for Windows Phone

Posted on September 29, 2010 by

The XNA Creator’s Club has started up a new lab series for developers who wish to create games for Windows Phone 7. Phase 1: Platform Get introduced to Windows Phone 7, and phone game development with XNA Game Studio. This … Continue reading →

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Xbox Live on Windows Phone 7 preview

Posted on August 20, 2010 by

I wrote a short article on the SuperSite, Xbox Live on Windows Phone 7 Preview, that explains this week’s new around Xbox Live launch games on Windows Phone. This is Microsoft’s secret weapon against the iPhone, Android, and any other … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Announces the first 50 Xbox LIVE games for Windows Phone 7

Posted on August 17, 2010 by

An interesting announcement from Microsoft this morning, and had I known it was happening up the street in Cologne, Germany, I would have actually attended it. (Cough). Anyway. It’s important to understand the distinction here. There are two types of … Continue reading →

Posted in Developer, Windows Phone, Xbox LIVE | 13 Comments