Microsoft has announced a number of changes to their Xbox LIVE Indie Games policy to enable developers to make even better content.
Welcome to 2012! We’re eager to see what our developers have in store for Xbox LIVE Indie Games in the coming year and to kick things off we have an exciting announcement regarding some changes to App Hub that make it a good time to be an Xbox LIVE Indie Games developer.
Higher maximum CCGAME size
Since the start of Xbox LIVE Indie Games, CCGAME bundles submitted for Xbox LIVE Indie Games were limited to a maximum size of 150MB. We’ve heard all the great feedback on this subject and today we are pleased to inform you that developers are now able to submit CCGAME bundles up to 500MB through App Hub for publishing on Xbox LIVE Indie Games.
New limit for 80 point games
Another area we’re adjusting today is the requirement that titles larger than 50MB be priced at either 240 or 400 points. After raising our maximum size we’ve decided to also raise this limit. Starting today you can apply the 80 point price to any game with a CCGAME size under 150MB, which is three times the current limit of 50MB.
More titles per developer
The last change affects a fewer number of developers, but we still believe it’s an important update. Originally developers were limited to just eight titles on Xbox LIVE Indie Games. When Creators Club became App Hub, we raised the limit up to ten. We’re happy today to let you know that we’re again raising this limit up to twenty titles per developer.
We’re continuing to watch our developer base and adapt the system to the needs of our creators. We hope you’re all as excited as we are to kick off 2012 with these great updates to the App Hub to enable our developers to make even better content for Xbox LIVE Indie Games.
North American Xbox LIVE members can now download the all-new NFL Blitz via the Xbox LIVE Arcade for 1200 Microsoft Points.
Content:NFL Blitz Price: 1200 Microsoft Points Availability:North America Dash Text: The big hits and stellar plays are back with all-new NFL Blitz. Featuring a combination of the arcade-style gameplay that made the original a hit and the deep, immersive game modes of today, NFL Blitz is recharged with an energetic, football gaming experience. Whether battling your rival in a 7-on-7 grudge match, fighting your way through a season of the Blitz Gauntlet, or taking over the online Battle Boards in Blitz Battles, Every Game Is a Two-Minute Drill with NFL Blitz!
A free playable demo for Rise of Nightmares, a survival horror video game developed and published by SEGA, is now available for download from the Xbox Live Marketplace.
The demo weighs in at roughly 335 MB and will let you test out SEGA's latest Kinect horror game before you even decide to purchase. Just remember that you'll need your own Kinect sensor to play this demo.
Content:Rise of Nightmares Price: Free Availability:Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region Dash Text: Can you fight through hordes of the undead? Can you tear them apart with chainsaws, axes and your bare fists? Can you rescue your wife from the clutches of an evil madman and escape his nightmarish plans for you both? In this exclusive demo, survive one hellish night as you fight against terrifying enemies using the hands-free controls of Microsoft Kinect.
The big hits and stellar plays are coming back in HD with the all-new NFL Blitz, launching exclusively via digital download January 4.
For the first time in franchise history, Blitz hits the gridiron in high definition featuring a combination of the arcade-style gameplay that made the original a hit and the deep, immersive game modes of today, "NFL Blitz" is recharged with an energetic, football gaming experience. Whether battling your rival in a 7-on-7 grudge match, fighting your way through a season of the Blitz Gauntlet, or taking over the online Battle Boards in Blitz Battles, Every Game Is a Two-Minute Drill with NFL Blitz!
A free playable demo for Kung-Fu High Impact, a full-body motion fighting adventure that uses Kinect, is now available for download from Xbox LIVE.
Content:Kung-Fu High Impact Demo
Price: Free Availability:Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region Dash Text: Kung-Fu High Impact is a full-body motion fighting adventure that uses Kinect to scan YOU inside the game! Fight baddies using your killer-instincts to throw kicks and punches. Become the hero and star in your own comic book adventure. Challenge your friends in unique multiplayer combat.
A free playable demo for EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis 2 is now available for download from Xbox LIVE. Check your local Xbox LIVE region below for availability just below.
The full version of EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis 2 will feature all four Grand Slam championships and will be the only game to feature Wimbledon. The game features a deep roster of elite past and present players and will be coming worldwide in 2012.
Content:EA SPORTS GRAND SLAM TENNIS 2 Demo Price: Free Availability:Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region Dash Text: Relive or rewrite the 2011 Wimbledon final match on Centre Court between the top 2 seeded players in the world, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Feel the true excitement and emotion of championship tennis with Grand Slam® Tennis 2 in this 3 game set. Total Racquet Control allows users to swing their racquet using the right stick, giving optimum feel and response. Play by yourself or against a friend.