The Evolution of Independent Games: Xbox Introduces the “Indie Selects” Program

Indie game development has come a long way, and Xbox’s ID@Xbox program has been at the forefront of promoting and supporting independent game creators for the past decade. In celebration of its 10th anniversary, ID@Xbox is introducing the new “Indie Selects” program, aimed at recognizing the best indie titles on Xbox.

“Indie Selects” is a carefully curated collection of indie games available on the Xbox Store, handpicked by the ID@Xbox team. These selected titles will also be promoted on Xbox’s social channels and the Xbox Wire website. On the Xbox console dashboard, you’ll find a dedicated section featuring a curated set of indie games that have captured our attention and admiration.

Every week, new collections with different themes will be unveiled. The first collection, called “Featured Indies,” is a showcase of the latest indie games recommended by the ID@Xbox team. These are games that we have tested and consider worth recommending. However, titles available on the Game Pass service will not be included, as they already receive regular promotion within the platform.

Upcoming collections will revolve around various thematic sets of games, such as “Games to Play with Your Cat,” “Games that Will Make You Laugh,” or “Games for Aspiring Villains.” We are also working on other exciting themes, which will be introduced in the coming months. We welcome suggestions from players regarding new themes or games that should be featured in the existing collections.

The most exciting part of the “Indie Selects” program is the monthly selection of six titles that will be honored as “Indie Selects” by ID@Xbox. The ID@Xbox team will make the final selection, and these chosen games will receive our official support. The “Indie Selects” titles will be highlighted in a special collection for an entire week and will also be promoted on our social channels. Furthermore, developers will receive a digital award featuring the “Indie Selects” logo, which they can use for their own promotional purposes.

But why are we doing all this? In short, we love games created by independent developers, and we want more people to discover, purchase, and play them. We understand that the market is saturated with numerous games, making it difficult to stand out with unique titles. The curated collection in the Xbox Store allows us to capture players’ attention and promote games that we find particularly valuable – both the latest releases and hidden gems and projects from new creators all around the world.

Make sure to check out our collection, which is updated every Wednesday. “Indie Selects” will be showcased on the last Wednesday of each month. You can find the collection on the Xbox console dashboard by navigating to the Store and selecting the “Games” tab from the left menu. Thank you for supporting independent games!

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