Microsoft: Games to be front and center for Windows Phone 7

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Microsoft: Games to be front and center for Windows Phone 7, Didn't had such an excurse in the World of Games?

 

Microsoft is reconfirming, on the eve of Gamescom 2010, that it is making sure the Windows Phone 7 platform will be a game-centric one.

 

On August 16, Microsoft officials confirmed earlier reports that Microsoft Game Studios is creating a dedicated group to develop video games for Windows Phones. The group also will help recruit smaller, indie game makers, according to the company.

 

Microsoft says the dedicated group inside of Microsoft Game Studios will develop video games for Windows phones, help outside game publishers and scout out small, independent game makers. Company officials also said to expect Halo Waypoint, Star Wars, Crackdown 2: Project Sunburst, and Guitar Hero 5 to all be available for Windows Phone 7 when the devices launch this fall.

 

All in all, there are 50 titles that will be available for Windows Phone 7. According to a spokesperson, these "are just the beginning of a full portfolio of games and applications coming to Windows Phone 7 this holiday