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One notable indie dev has urged caution to those welcoming Microsoft’s decision to allow self-publishing on Xbox One. "I’m very happy to see this. After all of the developers have spoken out, they’re finally listening,” Retro City Rampage creator Brian Provinciano told Engagdet. However, this is yet another example of …
Read More »Microsoft confirms indie self-publishing U-turn; ‘Every Xbox One a dev kit’
Developers will be allowed to self-publish on Xbox One and every hardware unit sold at retail can be used to develop games, Microsoft has confirmed. Game Informer started it all earlier today by apparently spilling the beans ahead of Microsoft’s intended reveal of the new policies at Gamescom next month. …
Read More »Microsoft reveals self-publishing plans for Xbox One
Each console can operate as a development kit, says Marc Whitten
Read More »Report: Microsoft to greenlight self-publishing on Xbox One
Certification process could also be overhauled to offer faster approvals
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 »Devs step up calls for Xbox One self-publishing
Xbox backtrack sparks renewed push for indie support
Read More »Oddworld dev criticises Xbox One self-publishing policy
Studio granted licence to release New 'n' Tasty on console, but needs publisher to do so
Read More »E3 2013: Sony shows impressive indie line-up on PS4
Self-publishing message emphasised as numerous indies take to the stage
Read More »No self-publishing for indies on Xbox One
Matt Booty confirms independent developers cannot publish content themselves
Read More »Indie devs must seek a publisher to release games on Xbox One
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 …
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