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Microsoft Announces Independent Developers @ Xbox Initiative Aug 20th 2013, 09:17, by Mitch Dyer Microsoft has announced a new platform for independent developers looking to bring their games to Xbox One. The Independent Developers @ Xbox initiative aims to make development and publishing more accessible than it was on Xbox 360 and as appealing to teams as PlayStation 4. Starting today, developers can apply for the program, become registered developers, and receive two Xbox One development kits, all without any cost. IGN spoke with the program's director, Chris Charla, to dig into what all of this means for the future of Xbox. "We want to be inclusive rather than exclusionary," Charla says. To start, Microsoft is bringing in a smaller number of developers for approval, with more joining the fold as every Xbox One becomes development capable. "The program is open to developers of all scales," says Charla, whether it's one guy in his basement coding the next miniature masterpiece, or a AAA studio.  The latter seems to defy the concept and title of this idea, but like Charla says: This isn't meant to cut anyone out. It's meant to bring more great games to Xbox One as possible. Continue reading…

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