Learn how to develop exciting tablet and PC games for Windows 8 using practical, hands-on examples Overview Use cutting-edge technologies like DirectX to make awesome games Discover tools that will make game development easier Bring your game to the latest touch-enabled PCs and tablets In Detail With the recent success of a lot of smaller games, game development is quickly becoming a great field to get in to. Mobile and PC games are on the rise, and having a way to create a game for all types of devices without rewriting everything is a huge benefit for the new Windows 8 operating system. In this book, you will learn how to use cutting-edge technologies like DirectX and tools that will make creating a game easy. This book also allows you to make mo...