Wednesday, 4 December 2013

Indie game developers warm to Xbox One, but can Microsoft catch Sony?

Indie game developers warm to Xbox One, but can Microsoft catch Sony?
Dec 4th 2013, 14:00, by Andrew Webster

The best PlayStation 4 game was developed by a small studio in Helsinki. Retro shooter Resogun, from developer Housemarqueis easily the most impressive title in the console's launch lineup, with its addictive gameplay and tight design. But the fact that the PS4's headlining experience is an indie game shouldn't be too surprising: the company has been actively courting smaller developers for some time now. And in the early days after the PS4 and Xbox One were revealed, it seemed clear that Sony's machine would be the place to go for cool indie games. Then, in August, Microsoft revealed its ID@Xbox program, designed specifically to bring these kinds of experiences to the One — and it seems to be working.
While the company has been...
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