Microsoft to let developers sell Xbox games online

July 22, 2008

(AP) -- Microsoft will let independent developers sell video games for the Xbox 360 console — and keep most of the profits — beginning this holiday season, the company said Tuesday.

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makotech222 - Jul 22, 2008
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thats an awfully huge cut for microsoft, although it technically is their right (they could be a bit more generous if you ask me however) but good for new developers.
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Glis - Jul 23, 2008
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30% is still a hell of a lot better than what the record companies take. Nice work MS!

Sadly this will result in a bunch of crappy snood knock-offs...
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