Want to Make Xbox Games? Now You Can!

From The Escapist Newsroom, we have a little bit of interesting news regarding the Xbox 360. Apparently, Microsoft is making a particular development kit for their next-generation console freely available to aspiring developers.

"The tools will not allow you to create a game from scratch, but they should streamline the process for independent developers looking to get on the right track. Programs like Microsoft Visual Studio ($599) and 3D software such as Autodesk ($2000 minimum) would also still be required to actually create a 3D game. For developers looking to sell their completed products, the XNA FAQ explains that, "XNA Game Studio Express will enable you to create Windows and now Xbox 360 console games much more easily. These games are limited to non-commercial scenarios for 360 titles created with XNA Game Studio Express. However, XNA Game Studio Express may be used to create commercial games which target Windows.""

Check out the full post at the Escapist Newsroom.