Electronic Arts has announced that it will be supporting Windows Phone 8 with various games. While Windows Phone 7 did not receive the level of developer support that Android and iOS did, Microsoft is hopeful that will change with Windows Phone 8, which is closer to Microsoft’s desktop OS.

“We’re working very closely with Microsoft to understand what their views on gaming navigation are,” said Chief Operating Officer Peter Moore. “Anything that allows more platforms to be adopted quickly that have a gaming element is good for Electronic Arts.”

“It is important to attract the gamers and due to Windows Phone 8’s relation to the classical Windows PC programs, it is a good platform for game developers,” said Jyske Bank analyst Robert Jakobsen. “This is clearly a step forward for Microsoft’s mobile operation system.”

Source: Bloomberg