Napalm Riot

According to USAToday.com, indie game developers are starting to be looked to by various consoles for newer games. Young developers such as James Silva, who has been drawing sketches of new levels for games since he was in the second grade, are becoming one-man teams (okay, well...some teams exist) for consoles such as the Xbox 360.

The number of indie developers is steadily growing, and with the help of game box makers over Internet-connected consoles, they are having their games distributed so demands for titles that go beyond the usual can be met.

Microsoft, Sony Corp. and Nintendo Co. have all opened up digital distribution channels to their consoles. The financial risk is low, and it helps console makers keep an eye on up-and-coming talent and ideas. Is also boosts the number of exclusive titles for each machine.

"They understand market dynamics, how platforms work. They see how indies can get in there and disrupt things," said Corey Bridges, a veteran of Netscape's early days who co-founded Multiverse Network Inc., a platform for developing virtual online worlds.

(Source: http://www.usatoday.com/t…08-06-22-indiegames_N.htm)