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[Bornstellar]

Just checking in. This is the first bit of good news that got me excited in the X1 as I'm a huge indie fan.

Reading over everything it looks like nothing was announced? Is that right?

Be patient.

 

[twinturbo2]

Still no word on self publishing, but Eurogamer is reporting that MS is dropping their policy to charge for patches.

http://www.destructoid.com/microsof...r-patches-257105.phtml?nav=mobile&mode=mobile

 

[Harlock]

Sorry, Notch. You and Microsoft live in a Minecraft bubble.

http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/28/4470690/microsofts-secrecy-is-a-growing-problem-for-xbox-one-apps

Microsoft's secrecy is a growing problem for Xbox One apps
The next-gen console might run Windows, but devs aren't being told how

 

[Jagerbizzle]

Not sure if this was posted yet: http://blogs.unity3d.com/2013/06/27/build-conference/

If that news isn’t thrilling enough, we also announced that we’re collaborating with Microsoft to develop tools for the Xbox One entertainment system, including support for many next-generation features like enhanced Kinect gestures and recognition, multiplayer matchmaking, SmartGlass and cloud stuff.

Oh, and developers who build games published by Microsoft Studios get the tools for both Xbox 360 and Xbox One free of charge.

 

[RetroDLC]

There's not much point in XB1 supporting Unity if it's not allowing indie developers to self-publish, the whole point of the engine is to be completely accessible for every type of developer. I was hoping one of the next gen consoles would take an Apple app store approach to indie games (low publishing fees, consumer hardware useable as test kits, public tools and such) and so far Sony is the one platform nearest to that.