Ask HN: My game was just featured in the Windows 8 app store, what do I do next?

Re:Ask HN: My game was just featured in the Windows 8 app st... by lifeisstillgood on Sunday March 03, 2013 @04:33PM (#5315328)

I like the idea that windows app store is the only virgin territory left and you can get in early and win. Unfortunately I suspect this is not true. Even if win8 takes off, how long before AngryBirds-win8 appears?

I would recommend avoiding the serial-games, single sales model if at all possible and try and get a recurring revenue stream and frequent releases 1. Games are hard, and the 800lb gorillas harder still

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Re:Ask HN: My game was just featured in the Windows 8 app st... by aschearer on Sunday March 03, 2013 @05:14PM (#5315457)

In fact, Angry Birds is already on the Windows 8 Store! You're correct insofar as Microsoft has worked hard to get some of the major titles onto the platform. I also appreciate your advice to move off of what you call the "serial-games" model. Ultimately I would like to reach a point with my game(s) where I can offer it as a service to my players, but first I have to find a market fit...

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