Just wanted to point you to a great post by Engadget’s Joshua Topolsky that summarizes known information around our Windows Phone 7 Series announcement. Being the Xbox LIVE/cloud gaming guy, I of course loved this quote:
Games hub: Integrates with Xbox LIVE, including the housing of a miniature version of your avatar (in 3D and everything), Xbox LIVE games and achievements, Spotlight feeds, and the ability to browse gamer profiles. Microsoft hasn’t shown any games yet, but has made mention of Facebook-style turn-based casual games being part of the equation. It’s our impression that these devices have the horsepower to push pretty decent gaming experiences, and the integration with Xbox and its ecosystem is being taken very seriously by the folks in Redmond. We hope the fruit of this union will focus on more than just users hoping to play Sudoku on their phone. This should be an easy one to not screw up.
Indeed – and I’m really looking forward to the next year as we start making more announcements around our Windows Phone 7 games and Xbox LIVE integration. Tip of the iceberg baby!
Related posts:
- Windows Phone 7 Series at GDC
- How Do I Use Xbox LIVE APIs on Windows Phone?
- The Three Pillars of Xbox LIVE on Windows Phone
- Windows Phone 7 UI Design and Interaction Guide Updated
- Your Thoughts on Xbox LIVE and Windows Phone?
