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Xbox publishing lead says devs should get ready for the next-gen Project Helix console by "developing for Xbox on PC" — and by supporting this key feature

Want your game to run natively on the next-gen Xbox console Project Helix? Microsoft says you should be developing for Xbox on PC" and Xbox Play Anywhere.

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Xbox indie program lead says Project Helix will be 'easier' for developers and that Microsoft is 'working hard so developers can make one Xbox build in the future' that will run on everything

Xbox portfolio and programs general manager Chris Charla has said Project Helix will be easier for developers to work with, but advises studios to prioritize developing their games for current gen and PC first.

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Xbox lead thinks "we have been in a golden age for indies" since 2008, and it's "a fantastic time to be a developer" if you ignore all the smoke: "The present is awesome"

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ID@Xbox chief Chris Charla talks to us about Microsoft's indie game dev program — "We don't want bringing games to Xbox to be a lengthy, painful process."

We spoke to ID@Xbox chief Chris Charla to learn about the future of Microsoft's indie publishing label, and where it sits in a Steam-dominated world.

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Microsoft drops NDAs and publishes Xbox Game Publishing Guide: a massive step toward a more open, Steam-like ecosystem for game developers

Microsoft is taking a page from Steam! the Xbox Game Publishing Guide is now public, NDA-free, and accessible to everyone. this makes planning and launching games on Xbox consoles and PC easier than ever for indie developers.

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Xbox Game Pass reaches largest investment to date in 2025 — and the majority of partners want to continue signing new games

According to ID@Xbox lead Chris Charla, 2025 is the largest-ever year for Xbox Game Pass investment to date.

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AAA – Developers discuss the three little letters that have shaped an industry: "It's a stupid term. It's meaningless"

Feature | Edge talks to developers to unpack the baggage around the blockbuster marketing term

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Microsoft adds nearly 400 games to the Xbox app as it rolls out a 'new Home experience' to all users

The app's new look was previously restricted to Xbox Insider testers, but now everyone can play.

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Microsoft adds 400 games to its Xbox app on Windows PC, along with this key feature I've wanted for years

A new update for Microsoft's official Xbox app for Windows PC brings hundreds of games, a brand new Home screen, and more.

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Palworld's success led to Xbox's best month ever

Xbox has announced that the console has hit a new milestone as January 2024 became the biggest month ever for play time, thanks in part to Pocketpair's exclusive launch of the hit survival game, Palworld.

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