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Xbox: 'Indie games can sell systems'

Xbox One’s ID@Xbox scheme will see a new wave of indie projects coming to Microsoft’s console in 2014, and head of the program Chris Charla feels these games can absolutely sell systems. Minecraft is his case and point.

GamerXD3859d ago

Who said it won't? Of course it will.

Lalanana3859d ago

I agree. Why wouldn't it be able to? Everyone have their game of choice. Whether it is indies or aa exclusives.

shivvy243859d ago

yeah there are some great indie games out there , just played brother it was amazing ! i dont know if its just me but i prefer playing these small titles on the vita

2cents3859d ago

Exactly!

Games are games. If we want to play them we will purchase the platform that they exist on.

Insomnia_843859d ago (Edited 3859d ago )

http://n4g.com/news/1350044...

MS now playing the good guys after screwing up gamers and indies? They keep copying every word and every move Sony does.

You just want sells Microsoft GTFO!!

schubacca3859d ago

So you mean to tell me that redemption is impossible in your universe?

Copying Sony? Really? So if they adopt a solid policy it is copying....

And if they keep the Kinect 2.0 it is lack of consumer choice....

Insomnia_843859d ago (Edited 3859d ago )

@schubacca

So you mean that MS is doing all these changes by heart and good will?

NO! They're not doing this because they want to, it was never their focus, nothing of the "good" things they are trying to do now was in their initial plans, they didn't even consider it, that's why there won't be any Indie games in XBone until 2014. All the changes they are doing with their policies are because they HAVE TO! Otherwise the XBone will be DOA and they cannot afford that to happen, not with shareholders wanting to get rid of the Xbox division.

That's my point.

CrossingEden3859d ago

So Sony announced last week that you're able to use multiple accounts at the same time whole signed into ps4, obviously they are copying microsoft gais.

Insomnia_843859d ago

@CrossingEden

I am able to use multiple accounts with LBP and Warhawk and Starhawk and other games in PS3.

What's your point?

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RenegadeRocks3859d ago

Funny thing is its MS asying this after giving a cold shoulder to indies. It is just copying whatever SOny does.

BallsEye3859d ago

All my indie needs will be fulfilled by one free game - Project Spark! With unlimited world and posibilities you can create an rpg with bigger world than skyrim! Can't wait!

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Majin-vegeta3859d ago

Well according to certain xbone fanboys this isnt true.Its only exclusives that sell systems and not indies *rolls eyes*.

Hell Journey an Indie is one of the best indies i've had played.

Bigpappy3859d ago

That's pure garbage you speak. It is the PS fanboys that act as though exclusives are the only reason for buying a console, and saying because Sony makes more that is the reason to buy the PS brand. You people switch your tune so much, it is hard to stay with the beat.

As far as indies go, it is their presents that give some gamers the assurance that they can find something to play when things are slow. But I don't know of anyone who every bought their console to play indie games. Most of the work just fine on cell phones tablets and PC's.

BigShotSmoov0073859d ago

I agree with you bigpappy on both fronts. Playstation fans switch there stance so much you just can't keep track of what they like and what they don't. They are quick to point out that a game isn't a exclusive to MS because it's coming out on the PC and are quick to say they'll buy it on the PC but alot of the indie games that they love so much that they call exclusive Playstation titles are out now on the PC. So now that point that they always bring up against MS doesn't matter. It's just out of control how they flip flop.

Also, I won't buy any console for Indie games but I do realize that indie games will be a gateway to whats to come because some of the indie developers will one day have their own or be apart of a big time gaming company so we have to support them as gamers and buy their games. Make sure they make their money so they can thrive and gives us more, bigger and better games. But to buy a system at launch for indie games just isn't for me, I want games thats going to show off why I bought that system at launch to begin with and the X1 exclusives at launch appeal to me more than what Sony is giving me at launch.

CynicalKelly3859d ago (Edited 3859d ago )

Exactly. Achievements were pointless until trophies arrived, private chat wasn't needed until now and Indie games didn't even exist until November 2013...

On a similar note. It seems Titanfall is only impressive if the person talking about it thinks it's coming to PS4... Really validates your opinion when you change it depending on your circumstances...Constantly.

CYCLEGAMER3859d ago

@bigpappy

I 1000000% agree with you in that statement. Ps3 fanboys where bragging and laughing about ps3 having the most exclusive big budget titles and MS having a bunch of indies. Now the the tides have switched (at least for the launch window), ps fanboys are switching their view on whats important.

Myself included, I have NEVER met a person who bought a console because of the indie games that it offers, that is just not realistic in my opinion.

I like indies (sometimes) but they will never be my main focus for buying a next gen console.

monkey6023859d ago

These kinds of comments are always seen and they make no sense. Oh you collective group of people who like the same base item are always changing this and that. We arent some legion interlinked idiots. Each of us has our own reasons for some it may be exclusives for some it may be something entirely different. If you read that some other sony fan never cared for private chat doesnt mean i changed my tone when i say im glad to have it.
I will tell you that i really do feel that microsoft have dropped the ball. They are playing catch up and a lot of us so called sony fanboys were at one stage or currently still are xbox owners. I just know that when i see the warning lights and get given the metaphorical finger by a company that ive given plenty of loyalty and hard earned money, that i will not stand behind them and support them again.

Xsilver3859d ago (Edited 3859d ago )

@bigpappy u might wanna read the comment section when yoshida said this http://n4g.com/news/1350044... you can see some xbox gamers putting down indies. so don't give me that.

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schubacca3859d ago

I wish X360 or the X1 had Journey.... It is all good.

monkey6023859d ago

Also I would like to shout out to cynicakelly that the same was also said for built in wifi, blu ray and hdmi ;)

CynicalKelly3859d ago

And they were idiots to do so. Fanboys are close minded and anti progression. Preferring to protect their pride and ego from imagined attacks rather than speak out about awesome features a competitor has that they want.

These people are idiots. No matter what company you follow.

CocoWolfie3859d ago

if you really want to go indie i suggest bundling them with systems, itll be nice to see what indies they have on there :)

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sigfredod3859d ago

Of course they sell systems, otherwise when most the indies flock to the PS4 side, MS finally change his despotic policies for indies to bring back as much as possible, even if the most hardcore xbone fans just keep criticizing the PS4 line up for having all those indie titles, MS as a company did understand the value fo the indies

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Minecraft Meets Bloodborne With The Help Of A Stunning Mod

YouTuber Potomy has revealed new details about the new Bloodborne mod and that it is now in a playable state for Minecraft.

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All the Essential Video Games Everyone Needs To Play At Least Once

Given the medium's wild diversity, this primer of the essential video games everyone should try is a good place to start.

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thorstein43d ago

.... from the 2000s (mostly).

shinoff218343d ago

I can't fk with this list. They missed on alot of games probably before the writers times. Also I know people loved some portal but I was never a fan.

Cacabunga43d ago

Tomb Raider 1
Driver 1
Abe’s Odyssey
FF6
King of Fighters 94
Mortal Kombat OG
LINK 2 the past
Street Fighter 2
Resident Evil 1

Inverno43d ago

Infinite but not the first two games? Witcher 3 but not the first two games?? GTA V but not literally any of the games before it??? Portal 2 but not the first? Also if you're going to play Shadow of The Colossus play the remaster and not the remake. Can't say I disagree with the list but my man it's all over the place.

Name Last Name43d ago

I mean some sequels are objectively better and you don’t need to play the whole series.

Inverno42d ago

But most of these games have a story to follow, sure you can catch up with a YouTube vid but where's the fun in that?

LucasRuinedChildhood42d ago (Edited 42d ago )

A list like this isn't telling you not to play the previous games if you want to. It's just giving you legendary games to play.

But tbh, you don't always have to force yourself to play every entry in a franchise to get to the better ones.

- The vast majority of Witcher 3 players never played the first 2 and had a great time. The first 2 games aren't in the same league.
- The GTA games are self-contained with the odd fun reference. You can easily jump into any of them.
- The Shadow Of The Colossus remake looks and controls better than the original (plus it has a 60fps option while the remaster is just 30fps). New players will enjoy it more.
- Portal 2 is a lot better than Portal 1 and takes the concept much further gameplay-wise. Storywise, Portal 1 is fairly light too. Not that you shouldn't play it but realistically ... you'd love Portal 2 whether you play it or not (at lot of Portal 2 players have never played 1).

Bioshock 1 is the only one I agree with you on simply because it's one the best games of all time and arguably better than Infinite. No other setting like Rapture.

Looking at the list, I'd recommend playing Uncharted 1 before 2 but no doubt, 2 is the legendary one you have to play.

Inverno42d ago

I get it, but that's just my opinion on his opinion. I just think that before you play a sequel you should still play what came before it. Maybe it's just me but i find it fascinating playing through the first game in a series and seeing how it has evolved through its sequels. Like I said I don't disagree with the list, other than SoTC which I strongly believe the remaster of the original should be played above the remake.

AuraAbjure42d ago

Awesome list! Hot take on Fear (and it's hard af expansion Persaus Mandate!) Bioshock Infinite is stellar, so is the Witcher 3 and you nailed it by having Ocarina of Time. So many fantastic games! Gotta play 'em all! Next one on my list is Prey after I beat Dead Space 2 and Splinter Cell Conviction.

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Minecraft Bedrock Introduces Official Add-Ons To Marketplace

Minecraft Bedrock is introducing add-ons to the marketplace. The add-ons can now be added to many existing and new worlds.

Jin_Sakai63d ago (Edited 63d ago )

Nice! Next up, shaders on consoles.

“A new update is improving how mods work for Minecraft Bedrock. Mojang has introduced add-ons to the marketplace.”

“These add-ons can now easily be added to new and existing worlds instead of being tied to a single world.
There are plenty of free and paid add-ons that will let you customize just about anything in your world.”

OtterX62d ago

So RayTracing is no longer locked to the NVIDIA maps? I know there was a workaround, but it will be nice to have easier access to all worlds.