Ok, so WPCentral's spam filter still won't let me quote replies )*: So here are my responses to most of the questions that have come up:
Regarding the first update for GTR2: The team just finished launching the game, so it's too early to tell. We haven't updated GTR2 on any other platform since this big overhaul, so Windows is 100% caught up to speed according to what I was told with the actual launch of the game. Once I get more information I will share it with you, but again, it's too early to say.
GTR2 crashing on start: Please let our support team know so we can work on that. My guess it would be because you're running the 8.1 Dev Preview. As I've mentioned several times in this thread, our games are not optimized for the 8.1 Dev Preview. Once 8.1 actually launches, we will then be able to push out the updates for the new version of the OS.
When will Rival Knights & BB make an appearance? Plz, Ryan, don't say 'soon': Due to various parts of submission and approvals, it's often tough to give a "THIS GAME IS COMING ON THIS DAY, THIS MINUTE, ETC." so coming soon or in Rival Knights case, really soon, is the best I can do haha.
GTR2 crashing on PC: I'm sorry I don't know a solution off-hand. I would suggest both reinstalling the game and restarting your device to see if that helps any. If it doesn't, definitely contact our support team so they can get all of the tech information needed to reproduce the issue on their end.
HOC now available...Will it get 512mb support: Yup, an update for 512MB ram devices will be coming for Heroes of Order & Chaos.
GTR2 and HOC??!! Wow, you guys are busy! Insert sound issues with GTR2: HOC will get an update for 512MB devices. As for the GTR2 issues, the game is optimized for 1GB devices. If you're experiencing issues like that, please let our support team know. I haven't seen tons of reports on this, so it might be device specific or something we need to reproduce on our end to fix.
Will MC5 require a connection?: As for MC5, the game will require a connection for both single player and multiplayer. This is something we announced a while back and it's due to the unified progression system. Since game content will be unlocked in both the campaign and MP, we want all players to have a level playing field while playing MC5. With that said, the campaign can be played on either WiFi or a cell connection and the MP will only be playable on WiFi.
Rival Knights? Pls no soon Senpai Ryan: Rival Knights is coming very soon. As you can see with the GTR2 and HOC launch, summer is really busy for us in terms of games on Windows/WP.
Asking about effects in Asphalt 8 for Windows version of the game: I've been told that the game has been optimized for Windows devices when we ported it over and that we also moved the full game over. If certain effects were left out, it's due to performance and what the Devs felt was optimal. I haven't seen any update notes that include adding more effects to date. Almost wrote this whole section with "affects" instead of "effects"... yikes.
GTR2 and HOC getting 512 support?: Both GTR2 and HOC will get 512MB support with the first update.
When will latest A8 update hit?: I was told it should be out this summer, but that was as specific as it got. Hoping it won't take as long as the Great Wall update, but I'll keep on it and see what I can find out.