It’s our second to last indie wrap up of the year. Can you believe it, 2013 is almost over. But there are still plenty of indie games to play and talk about. So many indies, so little time.
First up, we have some odd news about the poorly named ID@Xbox, the indie program for Xbox One. Gavin already told you how they have a huge lineup of developers who will be bringing games to the Xbox One. Apparently there were some issues with surrounded exclusivity. This was exemplified by Sanatana Mishra’s issues in bringing Assault Android to the console:
We haven’t signed up to the ID@XBox program, unfortunately we started work on our PS4, Vita, and Wii U versions of Assault Android Cactus before the program was announced and have no intentions of delaying those versions to meet their launch parity clause. In a somewhat ironic twist it seems having a temporary exclusive agreement with another platform from before the ID announcement actually helps your chances of getting a waiver for the clause, but we opted out of exclusivity to keep our options open and are now locked out of the program.
Microsoft is trying to resolve this, and Mishra has been in touch with Chris Charla, director of ID@Xbox who is trying to figure out a solution down the line. However, it still seems strange that there are still such issues in publishing on the new console when they are trying to woo the indie developers.
Quantum Rush, the German developed future racer that seeks to take on Trackmania’s racing dominance has gone into closed beta. You want to get in on the fun? Go get your beta key! Check out their trailer:
I also put some hard work and lots of love into updating my awesome Who’s Who in SA indie game development. So, go read it, go see how many cool local indies we have and show them support.
If you’re still looking for some nice bundles of indie games, go check out Bundle Stars – they are running a cool Indie Capsule Bundle, with seven games including Slender: The Arrival and Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet, all for $3.48. Other than that, not too many awesome bundles that I could find, which is probably a good thing considering my gaming backlog. C’mon holiday, I need time to play!
Last Updated: December 12, 2013
Admiral Chief of pixels
December 12, 2013 at 12:34
I think its time for a new Zoe header…
Timmeh, make it so!
JJ's horrible secret (John)
December 12, 2013 at 12:35
Took the words right out of my mouth.
Admiral Chief of pixels
December 12, 2013 at 12:36
If only you had AMD, you would truly be my brother
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 12, 2013 at 12:37
He’s still out brother, just the one we keep in the basement & don’t let out.
JJ's horrible secret (John)
December 12, 2013 at 12:37
Very functional family we have.
Especially since I’m a “still out brother”
Wonder what that means.
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 12, 2013 at 12:38
haha. Master Family?
JJ's horrible secret (John)
December 12, 2013 at 12:39
Master family indeed. I’ll be outcast kid with the “different” view on life.
Admiral Chief of pixels
December 12, 2013 at 12:39
IM THE DADDY, Trev is the bitch
JJ's horrible secret (John)
December 12, 2013 at 12:41
Like I said. Very functional family.
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 12, 2013 at 12:44
Who’s your daddy!
(I’m going to pretend the 2nd part doesn’t exist.)
JJ's horrible secret (John)
December 12, 2013 at 12:45
He can be the Big Daddy.
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 12, 2013 at 12:55
Who would be the Little Sister? Tanya?
That Tall Twit Norm
December 12, 2013 at 13:12
Brenda?
Unavengedavo(aka. MadeYouLook)
December 12, 2013 at 13:14
Why not both, they can be some weird siamese twin
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 12, 2013 at 13:32
You take that back!
JJ's horrible secret (John)
December 12, 2013 at 13:39
No. This is a Master Family, remember.
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 12, 2013 at 13:44
Oh right, it must be Les(bian)Mossel then. 😉
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 12, 2013 at 13:02
It’s short for “our unique terrestrial” and totally not a typo. I thought everyone knew that. :/
Admiral Chief of pixels
December 12, 2013 at 12:40
We just look at him like this:
http://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/azb2nop_460sa.gif
Gerhard Davids
December 12, 2013 at 13:19
I will receive much karma for this image. Thank you.
Admiral Chief of pixels
December 12, 2013 at 13:26
😉
TiMsTeR1033
December 12, 2013 at 12:38
YES SIR!
Her Highness the Hipster
December 12, 2013 at 13:39
I gave him my requests for a new header with design ideas and everything… still waiting. but december is a busy time for poor @timster1033:disqus
Unavengedavo(aka. MadeYouLook)
December 12, 2013 at 20:00
Can I make a submission for the header image?
Her Highness the Hipster
December 12, 2013 at 21:29
seriously love the retro vibe!
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 12, 2013 at 12:37
I must admit to being tempted by the Capsule Bundle.