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Microsoft has commented on the controversial parity clause that would force ID@Xbox partners to either launch their titles on Xbox One first, or simultaneously with any other formats. In a statement issued to Edge, a Microsoft representative addressed the clause – explaining that its enforcement would be determined on a …
Read More »Microsoft discussing Xbox One launch parity for indies on ‘case-by-case basis’
ID@Xbox developers may be able to release on other platforms first
Read More »65 new developers join ID@Xbox
BetaDwarf, Brain in a Jar, Four Door Lemon, No Goblin and Spry Fox sign up to develop games for Xbox One
Read More »Microsoft unveils 65 new ID@Xbox developers
Microsoft has revealed it has signed on several dozen new developers for Xbox One ID@Xbox program. In a post on Xbox Wire, the company’s ID@Xbox director Chris Charla listed 65 new studios that have signed on to develop games for Xbox One through Microsoft’s self-publishing initiative. New partners include Castle …
Read More »Xbox’s Charla: Indie boom will never die
ID@Xbox director believes there will always be demand for indie games
Read More »‘I want indies to drive off in Ferraris’: Chris Charla’s hopes for ID@Xbox
Xbox director determined to empower independent developers with next-gen programme
Read More »The battle for indies: How platform holders are adapting to the revolution
With the full trio of next generation consoles now upon us, Develop asks how the rise of small developers has changed the landscape forever
Read More »ID@Xbox: Microsoft relents on exclusivity clause for Xbox One
Microsoft has said it is willing to make exceptions to its platform exclusivity requirement on Xbox One. Microsoft required exclusivity, timed exclusivity, or at least release day parity for games released on Xbox 360, but for Xbox One it is willing to work with developers whose games are already timed …
Read More »Vlambeer, Double Fine, Half-Brick and Crytek sign up to ID@Xbox indie initiative
The director of the ID@Xbox initiative has outlined the extensive number of partnerships Microsoft has forged with indie devs for the Xbox One. Xbox One dev kits have now been shipped to over 50 studios and confirmed partners include Vlambeer, Double Eleven, Slightly Mad Studios, Team 17, Double Fine, Half-Brick, …
Read More »ID@Xbox devs offered free Unity Xbox One deployment add-on
Xbox One developers registered with Microsoft’s ID@Xbox program are entitled to the Unity Xbox One deployment add-on at no cost, Unity CEO David Helgason has revealed. In a blog post on the company’s site, Helgason announced a new agreement had been reached to support indie developers who sign up through …
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