Abstract:  
Michael Palermo welcomes Sandy Duncan, CEO of YoYo Games to the show as they discuss GameMaker: Studio and developing apps for Windows. 

• [1:25 ] What do you think puts GameMaker above competing gaming frameworks?
• [4:05 ] Why should a developer be enticed to use GameMaker for targeting these Windows platforms?
• [6:48 ] What’s next for GameMaker? Are there announcements you’d like to make to our listeners today?

GET STARTED! YoYo Games  |  Tools for Windows 8 Development

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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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:

• Michael Palermo’s Blog

Game On Virtual Event On-Demand Videos:

• (Part 1) Welcome & GameMaker 101
• (Part 2) Building your First Basic GameMaker Game
• (Part 3) Windows 8 Features
• (Part 4) Create New Assets and Find Free Ones
• (Part 5) Putting it Together
• (Part 6) Add Advertising to your Game
• (Part 7) Get Help

Virtual Labs:

• Windows 8  Virtual Labs