1. Creating Games with Project Spark
Stephen Howell
Academic Engagement Manager

2. Meet Stephen Howell | @saorog
Academic Engagement Manager, Microsoft
Focused on developers and students
Over 15 years of industry experience
Software developer and consultant
Computing lecturer
Book and course author
Java, C#, C++

3. Target Agenda Project Spark Introduction
Module 1: The Project Spark Website
Module 2: Your First Adventure (Crossroads)
Module 3: Using the Tutorials
Module 4: Digging Deeper on Worlds and Characters
Module 5: Publishing your Game
Module 6: The Marketplace

4. Module 1: The Project Spark Website
Creating Games with Project Spark
Module 1: The Project Spark Website

5. Target Agenda The Project Spark Website Creating a Microsoft Account
Installing Project Spark

6. Creating Games with Project Spark
Microsoft Account

7. Creating a Microsoft Account
Required for Accessing Project Spark
Accounts are Free
Explain what a Microsoft Account is and why it is required for Project Spark

8. Creating a Microsoft Account
demo
Creating a Microsoft Account

9. Creating Games with Project Spark
The Web Site

10. The Project Spark Website
Home page for downloads, news, featured games
Play tab for challenges and games to play
Guides tab for help and Project Spark community
Community tab for discussion forums
News tab for latest updates and news on Project Spark
Talk to these bullet points briefly and then demonstrate the Project Spark website next

11. demo

12. Creating Games with Project Spark
Install Project Spark

13. Install Project Spark Requires Windows 8.1
Requires a connection to Xbox Live for login and some features
Compatible with Xbox 360 controller for Windows
Supports mouse/keyboard and touch controls
Talk to these bullet points briefly and then demonstrate the install for Windows

14. Installing Project Spark for Windows 8.1
demo
Demonstrate the installation of Project Spark on a Windows 8.1 PC and how to access the application and pin it to the Start screen
Installing Project Spark for Windows 8.1