Microsoft will not allow independent developers to self-publish on Xbox One. ShackNews reports that devs must partner either with Microsoft Game Studios or a third party publisher if they hope to release their games on the platform. Microsoft is now the only console platform holder to prohibit self-publishing on its …
Read More »The end of Xbox Live Arcade
Microsoft is abolishing the Xbox Live Arcade and Indie game sections for the Xbox One’s new marketplace, Phil Harrison has revealed. Speaking toEurogamer, the Microsoft EMEA corporate VP said that the Xbox Live Arcade and indie channels were being ditched in favour of a marketplace that did not discriminate against …
Read More »DIY marketing and PR for indie games
Marketing expert Kristina Seznec looks into how developers can survive without publishers
Read More »Indie retailer Games Centre wants ten stores this year
MCV Award-winning indie chain Games Centre is adding three more shops over the next 12 months. This expansion will see the store count for the Scottish firm rise to ten, with even more planned for the following two years. We operate from seven stores at the moment with three more …
Read More »What can architects bring to game development?
Nicholas Lister offers his thoughts on how architectural practices can help give new meaning to games
Read More »Sony opening Indie section to PlayStation Store
New area to be 'constantly refreshed' with new releases and promoted games
Read More »Interview: 100% Indie
The duo behind the new initiative explain exactly what their new project is
Read More »Game Design: Does Richard Garriott have a point?
Remode's Martin Darby responds to Richard Garriotts' attack on game designers
Read More »How to prepare yourself for the indie scene
Pixie Software's Stephen Caruana on getting ready to enter the independent development scene
Read More »What do you suck at?
Mike Bithell on why it is important to be aware of the gaps in your game development skills
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