Windows 8 now defaults to real currency, but Xbox 360 still uses Microsoft Points
Those 400 Genuine Microsoft Points cards are here to stay even though Windows 8 has joined the world of real money.
Notch to Callaham: ‘Thanks for the personal attack’ (UPDATED)
Neowin.net writer John Callaham struck a nerve last Friday, when he wrote an open letter to Marcus "Notch" Persson and called him a hypocrite.
Minecraft creator refuses Windows 8 certification, tells Microsoft to ‘stop trying to ruin the PC’
In spite of the fact that Minecraft has more than 42 million registered gamers and at least 7.5 million paying customers, don't expect it to hit the Windows Store any time soon.
GamesBeat weekly roundup: Nintendo Wii U, Tekken Tag 2, and iPhone 5
If you follow VentureBeat but don’t regularly check our GamesBeat site, here’s a list of the best video game stories we ran over the last seven days that you may have missed. This week, Nintendo revealed the North American release date and price for the Wii U and Apple unveiled the iPhone 5.
Agawi to use Microsoft’s Windows Azure to bring cloud-gaming services to Windows 8
Look for Agawi to provide streamed games to Windows 8 devices in the not-so-distant future.
Betting on Ballmer, Arkadium readies four games for Windows 8
Arkadium readies four games for Windows 8.
Microsoft unveils first wave of Xbox Live games on Windows 8
Microsoft unveiled the first wave of Xbox Live games that will be coming to Windows 8 today.
HitPoint Studios unveils Adera game for Windows 8 and Microsoft Surface tablets
HitPoint Studios is unveiling its Adera puzzle adventure game that is targeted at Windows 8 and Microsoft Surface tablets.
At 40, Atari gives eight classics to everyone for free…with touch controls through a browser
Atari announced that for the 40th anniversary of the game company it would release eight classic titles, completely remade to support touch controls, for browsers.
Goko’s HTML5 platform aims to level the playing field for indie developers (with exclusive screens of Catan World)
The HTML5 game company launches with several titles today, including a private beta of Catan World, a Settlers of Catan MMO (click through to find exclusive screens).