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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 18 MIN

Xbox Says Indie Developers Are Driving Gaming’s Biggest Ideas

from Destin Legarie Podcast | Save State Plus · host Destin Legarie

How do independent developers actually get their games on Xbox?In this interview, I sit down with ID@Xbox leader Guy Richards to talk about how Microsoft is helping small teams publish games on console, PC, handheld, and cloud.We discuss how the publishing process works today, why Xbox wants to remove hurdles for indie developers, and how small studios can pitch their games directly to the platform.Richards also explains how Xbox is helping developers reach players across multiple devices, why innovation often comes from smaller teams, and what indie developers should do if they want their game to stand out.If you’ve ever wondered how indie games actually make it onto Xbox, this conversation breaks down the process.

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