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WP7 games to get Xbox stats; Zune HD games dead?
Electronista Mar 09 10Microsoft's Michael Klutcher today outlined the details of developing games for Windows Phone 7 but signaled the possible end of Zune development. Starting with the just-launched XNA 4.0 development kit, the company will let developers write games for both WP7 as well as the Xbox 360 and Windows, with many of the features intact across all three. Mobile games will tap into Xbox Live and will have the same features, including achievements and the ability to use a gamer's avatar or send notices for turn-by-turn games.... Full story...
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