Google released a Visual Studio extension for creating gaming apps for Android, targeting C++ developers. The Android Game Development Extension (AGDE) is part of the new Android Game Development Kit ...

This post is a detailed introduction to Android game development for beginners. Everything you need to know and all the resources to get started!

Xamarin has integrated its cross-platform development tools with Microsoft’s Visual Studio Community 2013, allowing developers to build native Android and iOS apps for free.

Visual Studio 2015 will also take the next step along Microsoft's path of making Visual Studio into a cross-platform development tool.