Microsoft confirms self-publishing for Xbox One

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Following a report from earlier today, Microsoft has confirmed the Xbox One console will support self-publishing for independent developers. Retail systems will also double as development kits, meaning any Xbox One purchased in a store can be used for game development and testing purposes.

"Our vision is that every person can be a creator. That every Xbox One can be used for development," Xbox corporate VP Marc Whitten told Engadget. "That every game and experience can take advantage of all of the features of Xbox One and Xbox LIVE. This means self-publishing. This means Kinect, the cloud, achievements. This means great discoverability on Xbox LIVE. We'll have more details on the program and the timeline at Gamescom in August."

Before this revision, Microsoft's Xbox One policies required developers to be paired with third-party publishers or publishing deals from Microsoft itself, making no exceptions for self-publishing.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/07/24/microsoft-confirms-self-publishing-for-xbox-one/

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PlusnetPosted:

CHP nice. anyone know what stores are still taking orders


Most stores are.

gmlukensPosted:

I still need to pre order this it looks great

CHPPosted:

nice. anyone know what stores are still taking orders

-YukiPosted:

Great to see that they added self-publishing, should be great for indie developers.

GinoBANGZPosted:

Im curious what more things there gonna be in the XBOX ONE.

CraigPosted:

Devs can breathe again.

MaggardoPosted:

This is a great thing for indie developers!

UG_UnknownPosted:

Im wondering what other things you can use for the inputs!?

WageringPosted:

It's quite the step in technology. :)

ZukiPosted:

Onx
DopestDope_Eva i love this feature of self publishing. but it will only apply to a select amount of people who have the tools and time to make stuff, still i like it!


Yep, indie game makers probably will enjoy this.


Not only the indie's.