You can't download games/programs to your Chromebook. So you won't be able to play Minecraft - don't know Uberstrike. You can play games that are wholly on-line and where you don't need anything downloaded on your computer.
As for apps - You'll have access to Google Store where you get your apps and extensions (programs/apps you access from the search bar.
I've a collection of resources on Chromebook Chromebook for education | Scoop.it
I do recommend that you check out Google + where there are several forums/groups on Chromebook as for example the excellent ChromebookEDU
Hope this answered you questions (saw you on Twitter)
As for apps - You'll have access to Google Store where you get your apps and extensions (programs/apps you access from the search bar.
I've a collection of resources on Chromebook Chromebook for education | Scoop.it
I do recommend that you check out Google + where there are several forums/groups on Chromebook as for example the excellent ChromebookEDU
Hope this answered you questions (saw you on Twitter)