Getting into the Store - Learning Windows 8 Game Development - page 209

Uploading and submitting
Now that you have a built app package you can return to the store dashboard to sub-
mit your game. Just edit the submission you made previously and enter the Packages
section, which will take you to the page where you can upload the appxupload file.
Once you have successfully uploaded your game you will gain access to the next sec-
tion, the Description . This is where you define the details that will be displayed in the
store. This is also where your marketing skills come into play as you prepare the con-
tent that will hopefully get players to buy your game.
You start with the description of your game, and any big feature bullet points you want
to emphasize. This is the best place to mention any reviews or praise, as well as give
a quick description that will help the players decide if they want to try your game. You
can have a number of app features listed; however, like any "back of the box" bullet
points, keep them short and exciting.
Along with the description, the store requires at least one screenshot to display to the
potential player. These screenshots need to be of the entire screen, and that means
they need to be at least 1366x768 , which is the minimum resolution of Windows 8.
These are also one of the best ways to promote your game, so ensure you take some
great screenshots that show off the fun and appeal of your game.