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Home of the Microsoft Game Developer Community. Join us on Discord: https:/discord.gg/msftgamedev
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Did you know we have a Discord? 🤔

If you want to:
🧑‍🤝‍🧑Meet fellow developers
🤝 Connect with Microsoft/Xbox Developer experts
📢 Keep up to date on MS Game Dev news

You should come join us! 🔗 discord.gg/msftgamedev
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November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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The October 2025 GDK has arrived! 🎉

Tons of exciting updates from a new GameInput API to unify Xbox and PC devices, PlayFab Game Saves for cross progression, unified packaging and upload management, and more: msft.it/63321tJuix
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November 6, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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In our latest Office Hours Recap, we talk to Stacey Haffner and learn about her journey in the game industry as both a program manager and an independent #gamedev!

Read about Stacey here:
🔗: developer.microsoft.com/games/articl...
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September 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Every week, we invite a #gamedev to join us on Discord to chat about their area of expertise.

Missed it? Don't fret—we've started recapping those stories! Let's start with Zach Hooper, a Principal Product Manager at Xbox: msft.it/63326s54fy
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September 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Interested in getting your game ready to publish on handheld for @xbox.com, but don't know where to start? 🤔

Just a reminder that we have plenty to get you started at our Handheld Development Hub: msft.it/63322sV7QO
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August 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Heads up on our next MSGD Office Hours sessions!

8/22/25 - Clint W. and Brandy C. will be available to answer your questions about game dev news coming out of gamescom

8/29/25 - No Office Hours session as our hosts are out of office

Join us on Discord to participate: discord.gg/msftgamedev
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August 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Did you miss yesterday's Opening Night Live at #gamescom2025?

Catch up on everything @xbox.com - from first looks to a Fallout Season 2 teaser: msft.it/63320sVtMQ
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August 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Join us for Office Hours on our Discord tomorrow at 11 AM PT to chat with James Lewis!

James is director of our Developer Acceleration Program (DAP), part of ID@Xbox. Learn more about his 12+ year career empowering underrepresented creators on Xbox: discord.gg/msftgamedev
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July 31, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Two new samples are now available for those of you looking to publish your next game on Windows gaming handhelds! 🙌

💾 Download and learn more handheld best practices by using these Native C++ and Unity Managed C# samples, now available on GitHub: developer.microsoft.com/games/articl...
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July 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Every Friday, we host open Office Hours, inviting experts from across Xbox to share their insights with the greater game dev community.

Join us July 18 at 11AM PT to chat with Zach Hooper about QA, Engineering, Production and how best to use the GDK with Unity and Unreal.

discord.gg/msftgamedev
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July 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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The latest edition of PlayFab Digest is now available! 🎮

This month, read about new lobby access and invite permissions, Party/MLP SDK updates for PS4 and PS5, and SDK Switch 2 support: https://msft.it/63321SFg2N
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June 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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This week's Inside Indie Selects features Wanderstop from @ivyroadgames.bsky.social! ☕

Learn more about this remote studio's first game and how they refined their processes to bring their narratively-driven cozy tea shop sim to life: https://msft.it/63321Sv7Gz
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June 20, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Our MSGD Discord keeps growing by the day—and we'd like you to join us!

On Friday, June 13 at 11:00 AM PT, join Clint W. for an open Office Hours discussion and bring your questions about bringing your game to the Xbox ROG Ally and Ally X!

Join the server here: discord.gg/msftgamedev
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June 12, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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Adding handheld gaming to your dev pipeline might seem intimidating. 🤔 There's a lot to do to ensure your game performs at its best!

Don't stress—here are some best practices to get you started: https://msft.it/63326SUBg2
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June 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Wondering what the new ROG Xbox Ally means for the game you're making?

Take advantage of #XboxPlayAnywhere to reach the widest audience and learn everything you need to know at our new Handheld Development Resource Hub: https://msft.it/63328SohHs
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June 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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It's your last week to sign up for Game Camp Detroit! If you're in Michigan and want to make games, you won't want to miss out.

Registration is open until Monday, June 9 so be sure to sign up: https://msft.it/63322SmOhO
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June 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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📢 Attention: The latest PlayFab Digest is now available!

Explore updates to Unity Engine 6 and Unreal Engine 5.5 support and a full documentation overall to improve your discovery and navigation experiences: developer.microsoft.com/games/articl...
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June 3, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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A big dream from a small group of friends, Gambir Studio now features in our latest Developer Acceleration Program Spotlight!

We talk with CEO Shafiq Husein about their early experiences and their latest game, Spices of Life: https://msft.it/63324SetVu
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May 22, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Every Friday at 11:00 AM PT, we host Office Hours on our official Discord.

This week, Principal Game Design Director Kristine Golus will be joining us from the Xbox design team. If you want to listen in or ask questions, don't forget to join our server: https://msft.it/63324Sel9i

See you there! 👋
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May 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Are you in Michigan and looking to get into #gamedev? Then you should join us at Game Camp Detroit!

Registration is open until Monday, June 9 so don't forget to sign up: https://msft.it/63322SdN4g
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May 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Inside Indie Selects features #Monaco2 from Pocketwatch Games this week!

Gather your crew and learn more about what it took to put together this fast-paced co-op heist experience: https://msft.it/63329SZEev

#gamedev #indiegames
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May 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Heads up— Xbox Game Camp Detroit launches July 29! We're bringing together #gamedev and industry leaders to connect, learn, and pitch projects virtually over the course of 12 weeks.
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Join us 🖥️ https://msft.it/63326SVWVE
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May 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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We're featuring Slime Heroes in our latest Inside Indie Selects! Peek behind the scenes at @pancakegamesstudio.bsky.social adorable 3D Action-Adventure and learn more about their unique skill crafting system.

Read on ➡️ https://msft.it/63328SpuAn
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May 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Congratulations and welcome to Xbox Game Pass and Game Preview, @towerborne.com !

Learn more about their epic journey so far and what lies ahead: news.xbox.com/2025/04/29/t...
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April 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Join us in building a greener games industry 🍃 The Xbox Sustainability Toolkit empowers developers to reduce their carbon footprint without compromising player experience.

We're in this together 🌍💫 https://msft.it/63323SKa5X
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April 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM