This document provides information on game development for Windows Phone 8.0 using different technologies like DirectX, Direct 3D, C++ and XAML. It lists options for managed app development using WP8.0 XAML and C#/VB with Direct3D graphics or C++. It also discusses native app development using Windows Runtime and Win32, and game development using the WP7.1 XNA framework or Direct3D. Links are provided for touch effects samples and the Windows 8 Game Kit.