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Read More »Nintendo refusing Japanese indie dev submissions
Developers from console giant's home country unable to release titles on Wii U
Read More »Nintendo not accepting Wii U submissions from Japanese indie developers
Quick – there might be a new indie villain in town! Nintendo has confirmed that, for reasons which remain unclear, it is not currently allowing indie developers from Japan to submit games for possible release on Wii U. "The policy in question is the decision of Nintendo’s department responsible for …
Read More »Rumour: Microsoft to allow indies to self-publish
Microsoft may be in the midst of revising its policies against self-publishing XBLA games on Xbox 360 and Xbox One. An unidentified European studio with a long and proven track record,” told Gamereactor that it’s currently in talks with Microsoft regarding self-publishing on Xbox Live. The updated policy allows the …
Read More »Indie retailers desperate for Xbox One pre-owned answers
Microsoft’s statement about pre-owned licences on Xbox One last night has sent a shiver up the back of indie retailers. MCV has spoken to a number of indies from across the UK and while some are happier than others the message is clear – many are worried that their livelihood …
Read More »Schafer: Xbox One indie support is critical
'Microsoft has been focused elsewhere up until now,' says Double Fine boss
Read More »Microsoft Studios: Indies important to Xbox One’s diversity
Phil Spencer suggests independent development will be a part of the forthcoming console's make-up
Read More »Indie developer program planned for Xbox One
Microsoft IS planning on courting indie games developers to produce titles for the Xbox One. It was reported last week that indie devs would need to seek the services of a publisher if they wished to get their games on Xbox One. But in seemingly another PR U-turn the platform …
Read More »Microsoft promises Xbox One indie support
Interactive Entertainment boss Don Mattrick says 'there's no way' Xbox won't support indies
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 …
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