Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) News: Azure Mobile Services Updates, $100,000 or More for Windows Phone Apps, Xbox One Requirements & More

…the complete list of Xbox One requirements on June 13 to help people come to an understanding of what it needed to use the Xbox One, as well as any restrictions the system may have when it comes to internet or game transfers. The most basic Xbox One requirements are a broadband connection, an Xbox Live account, a 720p or higher HDMI-compatible TV, and that games and accessories made for Xbox or Xbox 360 will not work on Xbox One.

DayZ Creator Slams Microsoft for Indie-Unfriendly Practices (Game Front)
It’s no secret that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)’s policies are unfriendly to indie game developers. Despite what Microsoft claims, developers know otherwise and have begun to speak up about the matter. The latest developer to weigh in on Microsoft’s indie-unfriendly policies is Dean “Rocket” Hall. The creator of DayZ says that it’s unlikely that his game will ever appear on the Xbox ONe and it’s due mostly to the way the publisher treats its developers. Crucially, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) requires that indie developers sign on with a publisher, and prevents developers from being able to self-publish.