The Windows 8 Store could sure use a few good apps before the official Windows 8 launch later this month, but at least we’re seeing a slow trickle of interesting apps from known brands now. One of these is Netflix, which just launched its previously announced Windows 8 app. According to a Netflix press release we just received, the app ” was built from the ground up to take advantage of new Windows 8 design principles and video player features.” According to Netflix, the app takes advantage of Windows 8’s graphics acceleration capabilities, which means the app shouldn’t tax your CPU and battery too much. Read the full story at TechCrunch.