Xbox shows the way by allowing creativity to rule | Gaming

In this week’s gaming round-up, we zoom in on Xbox, plus updates on The Minecraft Movie sequel and Astro Bot’s big BAFTA wins.

The big picture

Xbox may seem like a third-party games company that happens to own a console — but it’s thriving, especially when it gives some divisions room to breathe.

Xbox Southeast Asia is a prime example. It partners with indie developers — some being solo outfits — and brings their games into the Game Pass ecosystem. In doing so, it’s helped fuel growth in the regional gaming scene.

Let’s hope the US headquarters stays out of the way — what’s working shouldn’t be fixed.

Short beats

Xbox’s Asia Developer Session spotlighted upcoming Southeast Asian and Korean indies: Kriegsfront Tactics, Nightmare Circus, 13Z: Zodiac Trials, Vapor World, and Agni: Village of Calamity.

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