Not exactly sure if I should post this as a new thread but it's certainly worth noting...
DIY developers to make Xbox games | BBC News, 12/13/06
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Microsoft has made tools available which will allow hobbyists and students to create games for the Xbox 360. The software, which has been trialled since August, is being billed by Microsoft as a first step towards a YouTube for videogames.
Would-be developers will be able to use the tools program, called XNA Game Studio Express, to develop and share games via the Xbox Live online service.
DIY games will provide a contrast to those with multi-million pound budgets.
While the games that can be created by these new tools will be rudimentary in comparison to the best-sellers, it would hark back to the days when games were made on a shoestring budget.
The tools are available to download for free but many may want to join the XNA Creators Club, which allows DIY developers access to technical support, white papers, starter kits and other assets to help turn the games into reality.
This will cost £65 for an annual subscription, or £30 for a four-month subscription...... (click link for full article)
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Great that they pro-actively encourage and support independent developing on a humble scale by anyone seriously into it. It'll be cool to see what we can download from Live for our 360 in the future from young talents.
