ID@Xbox program Archives

Winsage

September 23, 2025

“Pilot Acceleration Program”: Microsoft Stock (NASDAQ:MSFT) Slips as Microsoft Rolls Out New AI Testbed

Microsoft has launched the Windows AI Labs program to accelerate the development of AI features, first noted in updates to Microsoft Paint. The program aims to validate AI feature ideas through customer feedback on usability and market fit. Some versions of Paint now include prompts for accessing Windows AI Labs, while others do not. Speculated AI functionalities may include Photoshop-like tools or an image generator. Additionally, Microsoft is investing heavily in indie game developers, with investments reaching an all-time high in 2025. Analysts have given Microsoft a Strong Buy consensus rating, with 34 Buy ratings and one Hold, and the average price target for MSFT is .78 per share, indicating a potential upside of 22.76%.

AppWizard

March 19, 2025

ID@Xbox has paid out $5bn to indie devs so far

Microsoft's indie support initiative, ID@Xbox, has distributed over a billion dollars to independent developers since its launch in 2013. In the past year, more than 1,000 titles were released through the program, which has collaborated with over 5,000 developers worldwide and involved approximately 6,000 titles. The program aims to empower developers to reach audiences across multiple platforms, including console, PC, and cloud.

Winsage

April 30, 2024

Over 30 indie games were shown at the ID@Xbox Showcase with one devastating omission: Here’s what to expect in 2024

The ID@Xbox program recently held its Spring Digital Showcase, unveiling an eclectic mix of over 30 independent game titles that will grace the console in the upcoming year.