Free update for Windows 8 coming later in the year, possibly to smaller tablets
Over 250m Windows Store apps downloaded in first six months
A world record-breaking game jam was the catalyst for a Windows 8 game engine
Microsoft to discuss new Xbox developer platform for Windows 8-based console in late June
Mudvark on developing a game for Windows 8
Intel Developer Blog: Softtalkblog recommends tools and resources for porting apps
New developers, games and big stats OS
Havok and Cocos2d also pledge further support for platform
The youngest engine in our round-up this year, Rapid2D is an engine designed for Windows 8 games
Intel Developer Blog: Free Windows 8, HTML5 and cloud dev sessions make way to mobile event
More than 100 million apps downloaded through Windows Store
Windows 8 big OS winner, but underdogs make notable growth
Third-party estore claims to provide more control over mobile and PC app payments
Microsoft hoping to reinforce developer and consumer confidence in digital marketplace
Free development platform includes physics, collision control and sound particle systems
Evolve conference launch for new tech, which promises to drastically reduce length of dev process
New OS outpacing Windows 7 sales, says Microsoft
Digital retailer brings 90 per cent of its catalogue to new OS
All the stories from leading industry execs including Phil Harrison, John Clark and Sean Decker
LGC12: Microsoft calls on developers to take opportunity and get noticed before numbers rise considerably
