This document provides resources for developing games for Windows 8 using C++ and DirectX 11 through the ID@Xbox program. It lists the official ID@Xbox page and social media accounts, and recommends the DirectX Tool Kit for a native "XNA" experience on Windows 8. Additional resources outlined include the typical game loop structure of Start, Stop, Update and Draw, hosting game content and links on your own site, tools for pixel art, sound effects and music creation, and free Unity tutorials, sample projects and 2D artwork.

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6. ID@Xbox
• C++ / DirectX 11
• Unity
• Start making games for Windows 8 now!

7. ID@Xbox
Resources:
• Official Page: http://www.xbox.com/en-us/Developers/id
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XboxOneIndieDevs/
• Twitter: @ID_Xbox
• More Info: http://wakeupandcode.com/xb1/
• DirectX Tool Kit – native “XNA” for Windows 8: http://www.tonicodes.net/blog/directx-tool-kit-native-xna-for-
windows-8/

9. •Start: This is where the program performs any initialization.
•Stop: Here, any open resources should be released before exiting.
•Update: All the game logic goes here, modifying the state of objects.
•Draw: This is where all the drawing goes.

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Host your content here
• Catalog of games
• Links to your social
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• Blog about your work

14. • http://www.onegameamonth.com/
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http://liza.io/one-game-a-month-1gam-done/

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16. • Photoshop CS2
• Paint.Net
• GrafX2 (pixel art)
• Spriter
• ShoeBox
• bfxr (create sound effects)
• Audacity (create and edit effects / music)

17. Unity:
• Download Unity
• Unity tutorials (programming, editor, graphics)
• Free Unity sample projects
• Unity 2D Platformer sample
• Walkthrough video for the 2D sample
• Introduction to Unity's new 2D Workflow
• Free artwork for 2D games
Free Assets:
• 3D tutorials - http://www.3dtutorials.org/
• Professional music - http://www.glitchthegame.com/downloads/
• 2D Art - http://www.glitchthegame.com/public-domain-game-art/