Microsoft is accepting submissions for XBLA

Posted Jun 21, 2006 at 8:57AM by QJ Staff Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: Microsoft, Peter Moore
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XBLAIn an interview with Edge magazine Peter Moore again repeated that the XBLA was an unexpected success, but afterwards he went on to talk about how they could expand the XBLA gaming catalogue. As a result, Microsoft is currently encouraging developers to send their ideas to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it so they can help the little guy create their next big hit. When you think about it, a simple game like Geometry Wars created by a few developers was able to become a huge success on the XBLA, and Microsoft feels that independent developers can contribute a lot to their downloadable gaming service. While big retailers including Namco and Midway will surely want to get a piece of the XBLA pie, that shouldn't stop creative developers with pursuing their dream.

Via next-gen biz

 
 
 

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by . - 2006-06-21 06:20
» .

this is why microsoft is a great company. i love the fact that they check out forums and ask people what they would like to see on there console. this should be the standard for the video game industry.

by KillerTofu - 2006-06-21 10:30
» Gunbound and Rakion

Get Gunbound and Rakion on XBLA as well as UT2004. Sure it will boost sales.

by CeCiL - 2006-06-21 23:24
» So umm..

Who's copying who now?



Last i checked Sony was first to announce development like that... oh wait.



The 360 doesnt sport Homebrew. lol.

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