WELCOME TO MICROSOFT CASUAL GAMES!
Microsoft offers multiple opportunities to market your casual games to millions of monthly users across a suite of global portals. We offer unprecedented promotional placements for new or exclusive content, and the unique opportunity to market your game internationally and build a worldwide brand.
DEVELOP FOR MICROSOFT CASUAL GAMES
MSN Games is a leading casual games portal, offering free, ad-supported web games; downloadable PC games with free trials; and skill-based games. With over 2,000 high-quality games, MSN Games reaches more than 6 million monthly unique users.
By implementing a simple set of APIs, web-based and PC games are distributed through our traditional web portal, as well as through search, instant messaging, and social networks.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR GAME
If you’d like to submit a casual web game, please send an email to webgames@microsoft.com with the following information:
Name of game
- Name of developer and/or publisher
- Brief description of the game, including genre/category
- Platforms where the game currently exists (web, download, social, mobile, etc.)
- URL where the web game is featured (so we can check it out)
- Contact name and email address
Please include the words "Casual Game Submission" in the subject line.
Please do not send confidential or non-public information in your email. Also note that we do receive a high volume of email and may not be able to respond to every submission. If we’re interested in discussing distribution options with you, we will contact you directly.
You’ll need to sign a mutual non-disclosure agreement with Microsoft, after which we can provide you with access to our developer support site, which includes the appropriate SDK and process documentation.
If you’d like to submit a casual, downloadable-only PC title for distribution on MSN Games, please contact iWin at //www.iwin.com/corp/devzone/devzone.html and let them know you are interested in publishing your games on MSN Games.
DEVELOP FOR OTHER MICROSOFT PLATFORMS
Xbox One
The ID@Xbox program enables qualified game developers of all sizes to unleash their creativity by self-publishing digital games on Xbox One, giving studios the tools and support needed to maximize their success. Visit //www.xbox.com/en-us/Developers/id for more details.
Windows Games
The ID@Xbox program helps qualified game developers self-publish on Windows and Xbox One. If you want to develop for Xbox One or add the power and excitement of Xbox Live—Gamerscore, cross-device multiplayer, achievements, leaderboards, and more—to your Windows game, sign up now with ID@Xbox. Become an ID@Xbox developer to get the tools and support you need to unleash your creativity and maximize your success. Visit //www.xbox.com/en-us/Developers/id for more details.
Windows Phone
Getting started on Windows is easier than you think; the tools are free, the code samples are solid, and what you already know matters. Develop apps that bring relevant, real-time information to your users, and keep them coming back for more. With the fastest growing mobile platform globally and a steady desktop market, it’s a great time to bring your apps to Windows: on phones, tablets, and PCs. Visit https://dev.windows.com/en-us/getstarted for more details.
We thank you for your interest in our platforms and look forward to working with you!