ID@Xbox launch parity issues to be discussed on a case-by-case basis, says Microsoft

Microsoft's ID@Xbox initiative will see indie games brought to the Xbox One platform, but developers opted-in to the scheme have raised concerns regarding a parity clause, which states titles must launch on Xbox One first, or at the same time as other formats. This has proven to be a problem for smaller teams without the manpower or funds to achieve launch parity. Microsoft has now responded to these concerns.

It follows my no-holds barred interview with Ridiculous Fishing developer Rami Ismail of Vlambeer, who told us all about how Microsoft and Sony work with indies, and why the ID@Xbox parity clause is potentially damaging for indies.

Then in February; MouseCraft developer Tomasz Tomaszewski repeated Ismail's concerns in a new interview, stating that the parity clause is still an issue.

In a statement to Edge, a Microsoft rep said of the parity clause, "Our goal is not to limit developers who are interested in Xbox One. In instances where games have signed a timed exclusive with another platform, we’ll work with them on a case by case basis. We encourage them to get in touch at id@xbox.com.”

Do you feel this case-by-case method is best, or should the parity clause be done aay with in its entirety? Let us know what you think below.