11. This is all great news, but what does it
mean for indie developers..
Developing for Windows 8 and Windows Phone?
12. Mudvark: Mortar Melon. More than 450,000 downloads...
Windows Phone 8 version just released
750,000+
Source: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/windowsstore/archive/2011/12/06/announcing-the-new-windows-store.aspx
13. Yippee Entertainment: Chimpact – #1 Paid App worldwide in
Windows 8 store during the first half of March 2013. Available
on Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8
No.1 App WW
Source: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/windowsstore/archive/2011/12/06/announcing-the-new-windows-store.aspx
14. Joy Bits: Doodle God
Over 1 million downloads within 9 months of Windows launch,
Significant code re-use from Windows Phone to Windows 8.
“Together, Windows 8 and Windows Phone are more meaningful both in terms of
revenue and total downloads. As a result we are more bullish than ever on
gaming for the Windows platform.” – JoyBits CEO Paul Baldwin
1,000,000+
Source: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/windowsstore/archive/2011/12/06/announcing-the-new-windows-store.aspx
15. Rebellion: Dredd vs Zombie
Over 1 million downloads within 9 months of Windows 8 launch,
Significant code re-use from Windows Phone to Windows 8.
1,000,000+
Source: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/windowsstore/archive/2011/12/06/announcing-the-new-windows-store.aspx
17. Bring your app or game to Windows Phone 8 and get:
•FREE Windows Developer Center registration token
•FREE Windows Phone 8 device
•FREE 3 month Marmalade Indie license
The offer closes on the 31st December 2013 so make sure your app is approved on the Windows Developer Center
by then!
https://legacy.madewithmarmalade.com/wp8
18. www.AppCampus.fi
AppCampus is a mobile application accelerator program managed by Aalto University in Espoo, Finland.
This is an 18 million Euro joint investment between Microsoft and Nokia to foster mobile application
development on Windows Phone and any other Nokia platform.
Successful applicants will receive awards varying from 20.000, 50.000 to 70.000 EUROS, depending on
the complexity of the app. In addition, AppCampus also provides training in mobile technology, design
and usability, coaching and marketing support.
The only requirement is that successful applications are expected to be available exclusively on Windows
Phone Store for the first 90 days.
UK Camps to perfect your submission - http://www.ukmobileappaccelerator.co.uk/
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