1Up.com is running a story from GDC Europe about the Google Chrome App Store.   From the details provided, it looks like Google has a real winner on their hands.  Here are the highlights from the article.

Google Chrome App Store

Launch Date: October 2010

Supported Technologies: Flash, HTML5/JavaScript, C++

Installation: Users “install” web apps on their device/machine.  Permissions are granted at install time.

Google’s Cut: 5%

Store Features: Free and paid apps, free trials, subscriptions. No micro transactions (yet), but you can use other solutions or roll your.

Steps To Deploy Your Game

1. Create a web based game
2. Create a wrapper (manifest file with icons, metadata)
3. Upload: Create pricing, description, add videos, etc.
4. Publish

We are very excited about this.   8bitjeff is developing a strategy right now to put it through it’s paces with a real-world test very soon.