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Independent Developer Curve Announces Focus on PlayStation 4 Next Generation

Gamasutra writes:

Independent publisher and developer Curve have announced a focus on PlayStation 4 development next generation and are offering a range of bespoke publishing services to indie developers looking to the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita as an alternative to the lack of independent support currently announced from Microsoft and the Xbox One.

“XBLA was a trailblazer last generation, so it’s sad to see Microsoft not announcing dedicated support for independent developers on the Xbox One.” said Managing Director Jason Perkins, who started his own game development career as an independent developer on the Commodore 64.

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omi25p4421d ago (Edited 4421d ago )

We keep hearing conflicting story's about Independent gaming on the 360.

Some say it was awful some say it was great.

The 360 has a dedicated marketplace for Indie games and there seems to be all sorts of games on that.

I wonder what the truth is.

@ DNO

That just sounds like typical PSFB jargon. Can you prove it.

Dno4421d ago (Edited 4421d ago )

the truth is at first the 360 was great then around the time kinect was released it started to suck for indies and hardcore gamers.

thats the truth

Edit for people who didn't understand....

SexyGamerDude4421d ago (Edited 4421d ago )

I don't understand how the kinect ruined it for indies. Please enlighten me. It's not like MS forced them to insert kinect features into games.

MasterCornholio4421d ago

I always felt like Kinect was a major turning point for Microsoft.

I miss the days when i used to own a 360 and i played a ton of hardcore exclusives on it. I even remember the first game that i played on it Perfect Dark Zero.

Great times indeed.

But then Kinect came and ruined everything :(

But then i got myself a PS3 :)

mega314421d ago

There is none man, it all depends on the Developer, some indie developers love xbox and will love the marketplace, some hate it and move to ps4.

Same thing with PS4 there are some Devs who will move to Xbox and some who stay, you can never hear the right side, cause its all opinionated.

But regardless both will support indie to some extent, just no one knows other than the indie devs

grassyknoll4421d ago

Sony allowing developers to self publish is a big deal. Sony could get far more independent games than even Xbox Live in its heyday.

showtimefolks4421d ago

here is the difference on ps4 these developers can self publish like on wiiu but on xbox one they will have to get a publisher meaning they loose the control over their IP

mega314421d ago

Yea but then another article came in saying Indie Devs are important to MS, like seriously N4G is getting so many articles that are saying so many different things, which one to believe. LOL, id just wait to E3 reading these articles are not helping, they just give an image, and if come E3 everything turns out to be the COMPLETE opposite, all this complaining or superior console crap fight will be for nothing.

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Stealth Inc 2 - A Pixelated Review

Stealth Inc 2: A Game Of Clones is a challenging and fun puzzle platformer in which the character controls a clone trying to free itself and others from a testing facility. The game seems a like curious mix of the serious Xbox 360 arcade game, Shadow Complex, and the much loved indie game, Fez. It's undeniably cute, but the premise surrounding the puzzles and platforming exploration of the game can also be very dark.

A Game Of Clones was preceded by another play-on-words titled game called Stealth Inc: A Clone In The Dark. This first game was originally called, I kid you not, Stealth Bastard when it was originally released. In addition to a better title, A Game Of Clones is also a more robust and polished product than its predecessor.

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'Iron Fisticle' Update Adds Challenge Mode; Gets New Trailer to Celebrate

J Station X: Brutally difficult twin-stick shooter Iron Fisticle has added a challenge mode in its latest update. A new trailer has also been released.

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Curve Digital & LoPoly Games joking about creating Shenmue 3 and a new Sonic

Although probably tweeted as a joke following the announcement that developer Devolver wants to create a new Seaman title, developers Curve Digital and LoPoly Games shared their own thoughts on creating Shenmue 3 and a Sonic game.

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Iltapalanyymi3828d ago

you should NEVER joke about shenmue 3.

NuggetsOfGod3828d ago

Let sonic die already or sell it to ninty so they can do something good with him.

Klonoa-dreamtraveler3828d ago

nintendo would screw sonics gameplay elements so bad you wouldn't f**king recognize him as bad as it is already. sega and nintendo have different styles and only a damn idiot would say what you just said. new gen idiots always have to say something stupid like this play your mario and have a seat. though im not defending sega either cause the idiots in charge at sega today have no idea what to do with sonic but to think nintendo would do a better job at it is damn right noob to gaming world and stupidity idea. no wonder you made a alternate account to say it.

FullmetalRoyale3828d ago

Well aren't you friendly. Wow.

Klonoa-dreamtraveler3828d ago

fullmetalroyale@ well dont you have nothing to contribute to the convention but saying wow. guess i found whos alter account it was for someone to care about a conversation yet has nothing to contribute.

scark923828d ago

Your behavior is completely overreacted..

You never know what Nintendo would do with him... Sonic and Mario had crossed over, Nintendo would do Sonic justice if you ask me but along with some irrelevant spin off games...

It is not a stupid idea, Nintendo do great games even though it will never happen...

NuggetsOfGod3827d ago (Edited 3827d ago )

Fine enjoy Sonic Doom: Rise of the Flop. Lol

For the record I think nintendo is smart enough to look at what made sonic good then build on that.

They know sonic fans want a true sonic fan. Don't be such an asshole lol

Nintendo are better and smarter devs then sega devs.

If not let sonic die.

I think ninty could make sonic good again.

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S2Killinit3828d ago (Edited 3828d ago )

God damn you..,Give me the game Sega . Tired of being teased. I wonder if it will ever happen.

PsBoxGamer3828d ago

Not funny!very bad joke.We want a Shenmue 3 why joke about it of your not ganna make it smh.

Acquiescence3828d ago

There are some things you just shouldn't joke about.

:'(

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