Xbox One Sony fires off at Xbox policies on indie games... again

[diamondback8]

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-fires-off-another-shot-at-xbox-policies/1100-6418280/

Wow, Sony's really making it known that they're not as a strict as Xbox when it comes to accepting indie games. Thoughts on this? This reminds me of that time when Sony jabbed them left and right with the issue on used-game discs back in E3 2013. But weeks later... Microsoft ditched all the things that gamers hated. So MSFT may have to say something before Sony makes people realize that releasing indie games on Xbox One is nothing more than a drag. MSFT's got to be a bit more loose on this, 'cuz c'mon, you can't force indie developers to release indie games all on the same day as other platforms. Some developers will really want to release it on other platforms for factors they don't have control of. Well, hope to see MSFT do something about this.

 

[Jedioutcast]

I'm hoping Microsoft reverses any negative policies they have towards indie game producers in order to gain popularity with them. XB1 needs indie developers to help provide a quality lineup of games for the One. Here's hoping.

J

 

[momo]

I remember all of the craziness surrounding used games back at E3 and I have to admit, at that point I was seriously considering a PS4 in lieu of an Xbox One. When Microsoft doubled back on those strict policies, though, I decided to give them the benefit of the doubt and bought a One. Here's to hoping that's how things work out in this situation, too.

 

[thedoodseven]

Hahaha. I laughed when the Sony dood showed the image. It really slaps MSFT in their face. MSFT better take the hint and realize their policy with indie developers isn't going to win every indie developer out there. You can see why: I've seen more and more indie games come to Sony more than MSFT, thanks to Sony's policy with the indie games. Sony's move might have had eyes raised but look where Sony is now: they're like the hub for indie games in the console world.

 

[marthyrocks]

I hope MSFT can get loose with this. You can't always control whether or not the indie developer wants to publish the game first on other consoles or on the same day.

 

[thecreed4life]

Hmmmm... sc_shark posted the list of the first 25 indie titles for the XB1. Well, it's got some big names like Guacamelee, Contrast and Strike Suit Zero. Well, well, MSFT might actually be working their rise well. But still, it's gonna take a while if they keep up with this policy of theirs. Sony's already ahead.

 

[spark_777]

Hahahaha. That image is much like that time when Sony showed how gamers can let users swap game discs with other users. This time, it's the policy. Man, MSFT is getting slapped for this. I'm sure they'll explain that their policy is a way to ensure quality. BUT look at Sony. They don't have restrictive policies and yet, they get new indie games every month. So MSFT, where's the logic? And yes, I saw their 25 indie game list but it doesn't convince me that Xbox One is the go-to place for indie games.

 

[knives0302]

Hahahaha. That image is much like that time when Sony showed how gamers can let users swap game discs with other users. This time, it's the policy. Man, MSFT is getting slapped for this. I'm sure they'll explain that their policy is a way to ensure quality. BUT look at Sony. They don't have restrictive policies and yet, they get new indie games every month. So MSFT, where's the logic? And yes, I saw their 25 indie game list but it doesn't convince me that Xbox One is the go-to place for indie games.

Yeah, I agree. I'm still leaning towards Sony when it comes to indie games. they have the best options.

 

[Dom0411]

Yeah, I agree. I'm still leaning towards Sony when it comes to indie games. they have the best options.

I have to agree man. I mean, Sony and Steam still has a better list of indie games compared to their competitors.