Microsoft: Indie Developers Can Release Games on PS4, Wii U First - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 06 March 2015 / 5,861 Views
Microsoft has eliminated the rule that indie developers must release their games at the same time on the Xbox One as the PlayStation 4 and Wii U. This was part of Microsoft's indie parity clause.
While that rule has been dropped, Microsoft expects indie developers to add something to their game if it is released on the Xbox One a long time after it is released on other platforms.
"If it's a case where a game is coming out significantly later on Xbox One than another console, in that case we just ask them to add something to the game that makes it fresh for Xbox players," ID@Xbox boss Chris Charla told GameSpot.
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Still arse-backward. Why should it matter if it's the exact same game?
Arbitrary. That's only word to describe it.
MS really didn't have much of a choice here if they want to compete with the PS4. Sony killed it with the indies lalast year. Gone are the 360 days when they had the clout to dictate games from the indie community.
Whilst its a good move, asking them to add something to make the game "Fresh" for XB1 players is a little odd. Cant really see that happening.
Good! All I have to say!
My answer to them as a game developer would be "Then you don't mind if we release it as free DLC on other platforms, right?"
MS should make a policy that requires all late ports incorporate Battletoads.
Took them long enough, was a very unfair policy from the start. This is better
I'm sure indie developers will simultaneously release their games on all consoles. It was that stupid parity clause that kept indie devs from releasing games on Xbox. Phil is a smart man. He don't want potential gems like "No Man Sky" get away again.
Yep, i knew this was coming when they announced Shovel Knight for Xbox at the GDC
And this is why Shovel Knight got fucked on PC and Wii U? Because Sony and MS whine about exclusive content? Pshhhh......
I'm not sure Sony demands extra content. This article was only in relation to Xbox.
