I want to chronicle what it’s like to learn how to program. It has always been something that has interested me, and I’m impressed by people who can program. In the game development world programmers are the ones who hold the key to success. A game may be aesthetically pleasing or engross players in a…
Update: We’ve made a page dedicated to the production of the app. I’ve been working with Casey Young to promote an app he has put together to make finding XBLIGs a more convenient experience. As XBLIG developers, we’ve grown weary from having gamers complain that our titles are difficult to find on the marketplace. Yesterday’s LIVE update…
A Microsoft representative informed me today that they will be hosting a brief party for all XNA / XBLIG members and fans of the community, similar to last year’s outing. It will occur on Thursday, March 8, from 5-7 pm at the Microsoft Lobby Bar. It’s on the first floor of the North Hall, so you…
These were some tough decisions to make, especially when you consider that 2011 unleashed 728 XBLIG games on the platform. Guess what? We played almost each and every one of them. Here are the words, straight from Mike: ” Their successes are a validation of the innovative ideas that the community fosters and a testament to…
If you missed this summer Xbox Live Indie Games Summer Uprising, it’s not too late to catch up on everything that happened. It’s cool, I wrote a 5 page article which can be found in the November issue of Game Developer Magazine, so you can see everything you missed. I’m sure you’ve seen it because…
EDIT: I’ve added the section “6. The Dashboard”, an intro, as well as numerous grammatical corrections throughout. Since its inception, the Xbox Live Indie Games have been considered the red-deaded stepchild of Microsoft’s internet based LIVE platform. Hidden beneath layers of menus and triple-A titles, sales and promotions have never been outstanding for developers, unless…
The Indie Games Summer Uprising has finally received a dashboard promotion on Xbox LIVE. Just scroll up to the Games Marketplace and you’ll see it. I’d like to thank the XNA team, specifically Nick Gravelyn, for making this happen. Master Blud noticed it this morning, and was kind enough to share his screen shots. Visit…
After a summer of anticipation, the titles which comprise the Indie Games Summer Uprising are ready to launch! Enclosed is the list of release dates you’ve all been waiting for: Week 1 Mon Aug 22nd – Raventhorne Tues Aug 23rd – Battle High: San Bruno Wed Aug 24th – Cute Things Dying Violently Thurs Aug…
The Summer Uprising 8 developer selections have been chosen! On Sunday July 17th, the final votes for the 8 developer selections for the Indie Games Summer Uprising finally arrived, and with that we gladly announce those who will headline the promotion: T.E.C. 3001 Speedrunner HD Raventhorne Take Arms Train Frontier Express …
On Friday, July 15th, the list of Indie Games Summer Uprising candidates were narrowed down to 25, as determined by a panel of four judges. Voting begins today, Monday, July 11th, where all IGSU developers who have submitted titles are eligible for voting. The following characteristics will be used to determine a selection: Marketability, originality, gameplay, diversity,…