Does A7 already meet Microsoft's Games for Windows requirements? (See http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb173456.aspx for details.) Obviously, some requirements must be met by the developer or other tool makers. But other requirements would be nearly impossible for a game developer to meet without Conitec's preexisting compliance. Since we're about to go through the process of seeking certification right now, I'd just like to know where the bodies are buried before we stumble on them ourselves. Thanks.

A7 does not meet the Microsoft Games for Windows requirements.

Are there any plans about this for the future?

Depends on how big the interest is in this. If many users want this, we can put some other features on hold and implement GfW compliance.

better work on all those shiny new features

I am heavily for this.

That depends on how expensive it is to get such a GfW Logo. If GameStudio met these requirements, did we have to pay any additional fees to Microsoft to let our games be certified?

I am also very much for this. I think it is quite important for a retail game.

It requires dx10...didn't conitec mentioned they will stay by dx9?

don´t know, maybe.
But I don´t think so anyway they have to switch to dx10.
Because that 3DGS would become in maybe 1 - 1.5 years outdated.