This week Microsoft holds its annual developer event and it promises to be intriguing for those who have an interest in Microsoft development platforms and products. Xbox fans may be particularly interested in the future of game development on the Universal Windows Platform for Xbox and Windows 10. The following are some sessions which may be of of interest.
Keynote
Build 2016 Sessions
Game Development 7: Integrating Your Windows 10 UWP Game with Xbox Live
In this Code Lab, you will get real-world, hands-on experience with the Xbox Live SDK*. We will take an existing game and add several Xbox Live features, including sign-in, user profile, the data platform, leaderboards and achievements. *The Xbox Live SDK is available only to ID@Xbox program participants, but for this session, anyone can join and get familiar with the SDK.
The Future of Game Development on Windows
In 2015, Windows and Xbox shared how we were building the world's most accessible and powerful game development platform that spans across consoles, PC, tablets, phones, and more. Come join us in 2016 to see how we are delivering on our vision & are empowering game developers to reach billions of customers around the world, connected through the power of Xbox Live and our Windows Store, plus a host of new platform innovations for games in every genre.
Building Great Universal Windows Platform (UWP) Apps for Xbox
Learn more about building great Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps for Xbox.
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