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Microsoft wants to hear from game developers that might be skipping Xbox, or those already building games using the company’s developer tools. The software maker is expanding its Xbox Research team to include the community of game developers, seeking feedback directly from developers about tools, support, and the overall pain points of the Xbox platform.
A new program, much like Microsoft’s Xbox Insider one, is now open to all members of game studios, not just technical employees. “
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