Microsoft says ID@Xbox has paid $5B to date to indie game devs

Microsoft’s independent games label ID@Xbox has paid out $5 bn t o d e v e l o p erss in ce i t s l a u n c hin 2013, w i t h t h eco m p an ys t a t in g t ha t i t ha s p ai d o u t o v er$ 5bn to independent developers worldwide since its launch.
During the firm’s Game Developers Conference, Guy Richards, director of ID@Xbox, said the label had published over 1,000 new games in the past year, bringing experiences to console and PC communities, including fan favourites like Balatro and Phasmophobia.
Richards also noted that Xbox offers gamers a range of ways to play, from consoles to handhelds, and mobiles, with enhancements in the pipeline for Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere.
The company’s acceleration programme is also fostering innovation for over 200 teams and creators across the world.

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