Xbox GDC 2024: Empowering Indie Developers & Inclusive Gaming
Here’s a summary of the initiatives showcased:
Xbox's Global Endeavors: Nurturing Game Developers of Varied Stature
- With over 3,500 titles from independent developers across more than 100 countries actively developing for Xbox, the platform continues to expand globally.
- Over 100 titles are currently in development for Xbox consoles through the ID@Xbox program, originating from regions including Southeast Asia, Africa, and India.
- January saw record-breaking engagement on Xbox consoles, measured by gameplay time, notably featuring Pocket Pair, a member of the ID@Xbox program, whose Xbox Game Preview title, Palworld, has already amassed over 10,000,000 players on Xbox.
Xbox's "Gaming for All" Initiative: A Framework for Inclusive Game Dev
- Xbox introduces the « Gaming for Everyone » inclusion framework, providing practical resources to help developers integrate intentionality and inclusion into their products across four key areas: Affordability, Representation, Globalization, and Accessibility.
- Collectively known as the Inclusive Growth Gates, these resources are aimed at assisting developers in implementing the framework effectively.
- To aid developers in implementing the framework, Xbox has established a central Resource Hub accessible via https://aka.ms/ProductInclusion, featuring tangible examples, best practices, case studies, and more.
- Since 2019, Xbox has been utilizing and refining this framework internally and is now excited to make it accessible to all developers starting today.
Delve into Discussion with Lori Wright, Xbox's VP of Gaming Partnerships, on the Xbox Podcast.
ICYMI: Interview with Lori Wright, Vice President of Gaming Partnerships and Business Development at Xbox, via Xbox Podcast:
In this interview, Lori Wright delves into her role at Xbox, her team’s commitment to supporting developers of all sizes to reach a global audience, and her future directives.
For further details, readers are encouraged to visit Xbox Wire, the Microsoft Game Dev Blog, and the Xbox Podcast.
