Xbox announces three new models in 2024: All-Digital Series X in White (€499.99), All-Digital Series S in White (€349.99), and Xbox Series X Galaxy Black Special Edition (€649.99). Rumors hint at the standard Series X being phased out, signaling a potential shift toward digital-only. Limited Run Games also unveiled new limited releases, including Dark Forces Remaster, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP, and Beyond Good & Evil Anniversary Edition.
The sixth issue of IndieDevNews showcases games in Early Access and upcoming releases. Titles like Kristala and Relic Odyssey offer unique gameplay experiences. Ghostboy, releasing in June 2024, explores mental health through an emotional narrative. ALZARA, a successful Kickstarter JRPG, offers a physical edition. Lastly, Gods Against Machines provides engaging gameplay.
Hi! Let's kick off the week by sharing with you two new categories that are now available on the blog - one for collectors and for indie fans. The Indie Radar has been launched for the latter in order to provide updated timelines for your calendars on what indie releases are coming soon and how... Continue Reading →
The gaming industry, especially Xbox, faces challenges such as rising budgets, layoffs, and exclusivity barriers. Xbox aims to attract new players by overcoming exclusivity and focusing on game preservation. Meanwhile, expectations arise for a digital-only Series X. Small indie physical releases and changes in Microsoft Rewards are also making headlines. Microsoft is experimenting with an AI-powered Xbox chatbot for customer support.
Edition number 5 already of the Indie Dev News - and again a lot to talk about! So, let's get started! _____________________________________ New Videos on YouTube Promenade (by Holy Cap) This game has been created by a French indie team of three people - and it is fun for the whole family, as you can... Continue Reading →
Welcome to a new edition of the IndieDevNews! What has been going on lately? Steam Next Fest has been with us for a full week in February, full of awesome indie demos, live streams, trailers and developer interviews. I had some quite busy days and was not able to try out as much as I... Continue Reading →
We recently discussed the Future of Physical Games here on the blog. This week, there have been some interesting news around Xbox which I wanted to share with you here quickly. Xbox has always been seen as a difficult platform to release small prints of physical games compared to PlayStation and Nintendo - requiring a... Continue Reading →
Happy new year - hope you made it well into 2024! Today's topic is not new but still relevant - what is the future of physical games? The focus will here be on recent Xbox news and the indie scene, let's go. _____________________________________________________________ If you look into most PC gaming setups (not even including a... Continue Reading →
Intro It's almost Christmas time and the end of 2023 is coming closer. Many great games have found their way this year to our computers and consoles. My highlights were definitely the IndieDevDay in Barcelona, being able to start an interview series here on the blog with some awesome indie developers and the great feedback... Continue Reading →
It's Indie Dev News time again! Thanks for the great feedback after the first edition, I'm really glad you enjoy these updates around indie games as much as I do. I also plan to upload some gameplay of all featured titles on my YouTube channel during the next days - make sure to subscribe there,... Continue Reading →
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