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 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 →
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 →
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 →
The long-awaited new Bethesda game Starfield is finally available on Xbox and Steam! First via Early Access starting September 1st and then for everybody on September 6th. In order to get Early Access, you need to upgrade to the Premium Edition, which you can do either digitally or physically. The physical edition comes with some... Continue Reading →
Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm, the highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed action-adventure game, is arriving on Xbox on August 2nd, 2023. Developed by Cornfox & Bros, the game promises an immersive world of magic, exploration, and epic battles. Set in the enchanting world of Gaia, players take on the role of a... Continue Reading →
July 2023 Today I have the pleasure to talk to Miguel Sternberg from Spooky Squid Games who just launched Russian Subway Dogs on Xbox - hope you enjoy the below interview! __________________________ Hi Miguel, thanks a lot for taking your time for this interview so close to your Xbox release, I’m sure you are pretty... Continue Reading →
The Indie title Reverie by Rainbite joins the Xbox lineup on June 28th in its best version - the Sweet As edition. Reverie is a 2D adventure game which picks up several elements from classics like Earthbound or Zelda - A Link to the Past while adding its own character to the mix to make... Continue Reading →
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