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ID@Xbox and Twitch Team Up for First Indie Showcase on March 26 - Xbox Wire

We at ID@Xbox, the Independent and Digital games publishing program for Xbox, love indie games. It’s in our blood. Technically, it’s also kind of in our name. Turns out our friends at Twitch also love indie games. When we found that out, we thought “we gotta collab!” So, I’m thrilled to announce...

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Who: ID@Xbox, /twitchgaming and more than 100 (!) games from independent developers based all over the world.

What: We're featuring tons of independent titles, including brand new game announcements from developers and publishers such as DrinkBox Studios, Curve Digital, Devolver Digital, Dear Villagers and others. During the showcase, we'll debut new trailers and gameplay for more than 25 games, including Second Extinction, The Ascent, The Wild at Heart, Voidtrain, Exo One, an update on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and many more. We'll also be making announcements about independent titles coming to Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. Community-favorite Twitch Streamers will host the showcase and conduct interviews with developers, take fan questions and maybe even drop some game codes.

When: Set your reminders for Friday, March 26 at 9:00am PDT. Note that this occurs in the window where the time has changed in the US but not in other parts of the world, so plan accordingly. For example, the showcase will be at 16:00 in the UK, not 17:00 as it usually would be.

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A Quick History of Indie Games on Xbox and a Look Forward with Over 2,000 Games Shipped via ID@Xbox

 

[cormack12]

Lookinf forward to release dates for second extinction, the ascent and updates on STALKER beyond teeths.

 

[Starfield]

Lookinf forward to release dates for second extinction, the ascent and updates on STALKER beyond teeths.

stalker wont be on the show i believe. they already uploaded a dev update on ign.

 

[Kagey K]

I'm going to be at work, but I'll be keeping my eye on this thread for all the exciting new stuff.

 

[splattered]

Woo hoo can't wait

 

[Bartski]

I'm in for new gameplay and release date of The Ascent, and hopefully the same for Scorn. A buddy of mine does audio for the latter and I really hope the game lives up to its unique potential.

 

[reksveks]

stalker wont be on the show i believe. they already uploaded a dev update on ign.

It's in the article, I suspect its going to be either the same clip but cut down or something small.

 

[CatLady]

It's in the article, I suspect its going to be either the same clip but cut down or something small.

I hope we get a release date. I'm really interested in this game.

 

[Kagey K]

While you guys are waiting for this to start go grab some free games from Xbox.com if you don't already have them. Just click each of the links and click get.

[Xbox] Free games from Microsoft store (de Blob 2, Costume Quest, Stacking, Ikaruga, SWOS) - RedFlagDeals.com Forums

There are some older games currently free from other regions on the Microsoft store. To claim these be sure to stay within the store of the country (i

forums.redflagdeals.com

 

[saintjules]

Hoping to see Tunic here. Been waiting a long time for that

 

[justiceiro]

So, in a little more than a hour from now?

 

[Bartski]

correct.

 

[Chukhopops]

While you guys are waiting for this to start go grab some free games from Xbox.com if you don't already have them. Just click each of the links and click get.

[Xbox] Free games from Microsoft store (de Blob 2, Costume Quest, Stacking, Ikaruga, SWOS) - RedFlagDeals.com Forums

There are some older games currently free from other regions on the Microsoft store. To claim these be sure to stay within the store of the country (i

forums.redflagdeals.com

Just claimed Ikaruga - no idea how it worked but thanks!

 

[Torrent of Pork]

Hoping to see Tunic here. Been waiting a long time for that

I swear to God if I'm blueballed again for this game by the end of this showcase I'm going to write a strongly worded letter!

 

[Jigsaah]

I'm here and I'm ready.

My one hope...they release a lil appetizer today, very possible with these indie games.

 

[Starfield]

I hope this means we will see less indies at MS's main event

 

[Concern]

Just want a date for The Ascent but besides that, keeping very low expectations

 

[splattered]

Hoping Hades hits soon so i can rush out and buy it!

 

[splattered]

I hope this means we will see less indies at MS's main event

Didn't think about that, this is probably exactly why they are doing this and being very transparent about what to expect... last year's show that had a bunch of indie stuff everyone got mad about and they apologized and said they learned from their mistakes.

 

[cormack12]

Anyone else's sound gone?

 

[Bladed Thesis]

Anyone else's sound gone?

Nope, mine has sound.

 

[Bittermich]

No sound lol. You need to use the IGN showcase.

 

[Bartski]

low res girl hot

 

[cormack12]

Had to switch to twitch ffs

 

[reksveks]

Getting a 12 minutes update so I am good

 

[cormack12]

This is why I'm here. Ascent.

 

[Torrent of Pork]

I don't know why, but isometric shooters have never appealed to me.

 

[Bartski]

Ascent looks dope but that framerate was concerning

 

[reksveks]

We all getting a floating and surfing on a magical broomstick game.

omni is the game title, I am looking forward towards that.

 

[Bladed Thesis]

This train game looks interesting.

 

[cormack12]

That art style was nice but don't think it's my kind of game.

 

[Bladed Thesis]

low res girl hot

Storymodebae? Ya

 

[Torrent of Pork]

Alright, Voidtrain looks just weird enough for me to give it a look. Almost seems like Raft with a train gimmick.

 

[Bladed Thesis]

That art style was nice but don't think it's my kind of game.

Looks like a pvp and pve type escort shooter. Interesting concepts and clever new twists on the gameplay could be fun.

 

[cormack12]

Lmao at that comment. If it doesn't need a 3090 I'm not interested.

 

[Hendrick's]

Are these annoying girls going to talk over everything?

 

[cormack12]

Are these annoying girls going to talk over everything?

How dare you. Sexist. The stream quality is poor tbh. I just see brown pixels and an orange smear moving

 

[Jigsaah]

Does the huge numbers displayed on Exo Mecha bother anybody else or is it just me? Still want it. Didn't know it was an indie honestly.

 

[Torrent of Pork]

Montage time!

 

[cormack12]

Does the huge numbers displayed on Exo Mecha bother anybody else or is it just me? Still want it. Didn't know it was an indie honestly.

Weird game. The models and graphics look good. That animation though was poor with the greande kick.

 

[e&e]

Hoping to see Tunic here. Been waiting a long time for that

Forgot that this amazing looking gem hasn't been released yet WTF!!!

 

[Bladed Thesis]

Montage time!

They said 100 games were being shown. Let's get through 40 of them in 2 minutes!

 

[Jigsaah]

kinda diggin the music on the montage.

 

[cormack12]

Cloud Gardens looked interesting for those 6 seconds.

 

[graywolf323]

did I miss much of anything? I tuned in during this montage

Griftlands is coming to consoles? awesome!

 

[Murdoch]

This is awful. It's just 10 second clips thrown at you with little to no context. I'd have expected better from MS.

 

[Torrent of Pork]

Little Witch in the Woods looked a hell of a lot like Moonlighter, is that their new game?

Edit - Nope, different developer.

 

[Jigsaah]

did I miss much of anything? I tuned in during this montage

Griftlands is coming to consoles? awesome!

The latest montage had some interesting sneak peeks. Um, Exo Mecha has more footage...

 

[CatLady]

Montage time!

That montage looks like a WHOLE lot of stuff I have NO interest in, especially all the games that look like original NES games.

 

[Timberwolf25]

Pretty much a yawner so far.
At least the hosts are pretty.