Xbox One Microsoft unveils Xbox One indie developer self-publishing program

[Medza]

From: Microsoft unveils Xbox One indie developer self-publishing program • News • Eurogamer.net

I must say that it looks very promising, developers can register to be part of their program, and there are currently 50 registered devs. They all get a free development kit and they have full access to pretty much all of the features of the console. Microsoft also pledges to promote all of the indie games, and I am personally very excited for this. We might see some great ports or even some exclusives come out for the Xbox One. Definitely a big step up from the 360.

 

[Esperahol]

I wonder how much of this is a change from their original stance of having indie developers sign on with a publishing partner? The thing about most of the more recent Xbone announcements is that either the revival of an original policy with a new title or they're the exact same policy with a better spin. MS is just beyond sketchy at this point.

 

[SiNAR 212]

The thing is for me I dont mind them having somewhat a strict policy on Indie devs. Leaves out allt hat crap stuff that floods the 360 right now. Why int he lovw of god do I want to play a game based on farts..........

 

[wowtgp]

It's about time they paid attention to indie devs. Great to hear that the are doing something to assist and encourage more indie devs to develop for Xbox One.